Incidence Of Worm Infection In Primary School Children In The New Normal Implementation Of Pandemi Covid-19 In The Coastal Area Of North Sulawesi

Lalangpuling, Indra Elisabet and Tumbol, Michael Vallery Loueis and Makaminan, Muhammad Ali (2021) Incidence Of Worm Infection In Primary School Children In The New Normal Implementation Of Pandemi Covid-19 In The Coastal Area Of North Sulawesi. 1st International Conference on Medical Laboratory Technology (ICoMLT ). pp. 55-60. ISSN ISBN 978-623-97447-4-8

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Abstract

The impact experienced by children due to the corona virus pandemic is that children have to undergo the learning process at home because the government closes schools to minimize the spread of covid-19. The new normal is a new way of life in carrying out life activities amid the unfinished Covid-19 pandemic. The new normal is needed to keep us safe from infection with viruses and other pathogens so that it keeps us from getting sick. One of the habits in implementing the new normal is the application of Clean and Healthy Behavior (PHBS). One of the infectious diseases that are closely related to the application of PHBS is worm infection. Worm infections contribute to other health problems such as diarrhea, malnutrition and anemia. Malnutrition can inhibit physical and intellectual development in children during their infancy and reduce endurance. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal nematode infection through several examination methods; to determine the relationship between nutritional status and PHBS with nematode infection. This research was conducted at GMIM Wori Elementary School with a total sample of 23 students. The examination method used is the native method and the Baerman test method. The results showed 45% of respondents were infected with worms through the native method examination and 5% of respondents were infected with larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis through the Baerman test method. There is no relationship between worm infection with nutritional status and PHBS.

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