STUDI META-ANALISIS: HUBUNGAN KEBIASAAN MASYARAKAT PADA MALAM HARI TERHADAP KEJADIAN FILARIASIS DI INDONESIA (2012-2022)

Abstract

Introduction: Elephantiasis (filariasis) is a zoonotic disease transmitted by roundworms that invade ducts and lymph nodes. The disease damages the lymphatic system and causes swelling of the hands, feet, mammary glands, and scrotum, which can cause lifelong disability and social stigma for patients and their families. Riskesdas, 2018, found a 0.8% prevalence of filariasis based on healthcare worker diagnosis. The purpose of this study was to analyze whether night-time outing habits, the use of mosquito nets, and the use of mosquito repellents prevent the occurrence of filariasis. The methodology of this study used meta-analysis, using JASP software version 0.16.3.0. I'm here. Data sources for this survey were from Google Scholar, Pubmed, and DOAJ. Secondary data from the meta-analysis method found that, not using mosquito nets had a 3,974 times greater risk, not using mosquito repellent had a 2,637 times greater risk, and the habit of going out at night had a 2,459 times greater risk of experiencing Filariasis events. The conclusion of the meta-analysis results that have the highest to low risk of Filariasis is the variable habit of using mosquito nets, the habit of using mosquito repellent and the lowest is the habit of leaving the house at night.