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Are We Passing On Violence To The Next Generation?: Gender Norms And Gender-Based Violence Attitudes Among Early Adolescents In Indonesia, I Gusti A A. Mahendra, Anggriyani Wahyu Pinandari, Ifta Choiriyah, Siswanto Agus Wilopo

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Intensification of gender norms during puberty affects adolescents’ perceptions and behavior related to violence. This study examined the association between gender norms and gender-based violence (GBV) among early adolescents considering socio-ecological variables using cross-sectional data from 3,618 Indonesian Global Early Adolescent Study pupils. Chi square tests with simple and multiple logistic regression analyses examined how different factors' levels predict GBV. Among boys, GBV attitudes were found high (53%). Furthermore, they also had high heteronormative expectations, threatened feelings, experiences of violence, porn access, and 5+ adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Logistic regression results revealed that adolescent boys having one or two scores …

The Effectiveness And Safety Of Favipiravir In Covid-19 Hospitalized Patients At Tertiary Referral Hospital, Bali, Indonesia, Herni Damayanti, I Gede K Sajinadiyasa, Hindun Wilda Risni, Rani Sauriasari

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COVID-19 is a major public health problem, with still questionable specific cure. Favipiravir is a COVID-19 antiviral that is potentially a therapy for COVID-19. This study aimed to analyze its effectivity and safety in moderate to critical hospitalized patients. This study was a retrospective cohort in a tertiary referral hospital in Denpasar City, Bali Province, Indonesia, from August 2020 to January 2021. There was a total of 192 patients; 96 in the favipiravir group and 96in the non-favipiravir group (remdesivir/oseltamivir). Effectivity was measured by assessing the clinical condition at the end of the isolation period of 14 days. The favipiravir …

How Risky People Of Getting Covid-19 Based On Their Daily Activities?, Fajar Ariyanti, Mustakim Mustakim, Moch T A Al Ayubi, Desty Pratiwi Marlisman

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In Indonesia at the end of 2020, COVID-19 cases were increasing and predicted to continue, as it had not yet passed the peak of the pandemic curve. The government had implemented mobility restrictions to reduce exposure to COVID-19. This study aimed to identify the risk of people getting COVID-19 based on their daily activities. Using a cross-sectional design, this study took 315 respondents under non-probability sampling from September to October 2020. Thedata were analyzed using the Chi-square test with α 0.05. This study showed that the risk percentage of people infected with COVID-19 based on their daily activities was 15.56% …

Analisis Hubungan Kebisingan Terhadap Keluhan Gangguan Pendengaran Pada Pekerja Di Departemen Spinning, Weaving, Dan Dyeing Pt X Tahun 2020, Kota Jakarta Timur, Dki Jakarta, Adelia Hanita Dewi, Haryoto Kusnoputranto

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. PT X is a textile industry in Indonesia with a variety of machinery and equipment generating high-intensity noise in several areas. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between noise intensity higher than 85 dBA with hearing loss complain on workers of spinning, weaving, and dyeing department at PT X. Methods. The method used in this study was quantitative analysis with a cross-sectional study design. The number of samples in this study was 84 workers chosen by proportionate stratified random sampling method. The independent variable in this study was noise level while the dependent variable was hearing loss complaints, …

Hubungan Kepadatan Nyamuk Aedes Aegypti Di Rumah Dengan Kejadian Demam Berdarah Dengue (Dbd) Di Kelurahan Tegal Alur Kecamatan Kalideres, Jakarta Barat, Tahun 2019, Alifia Daariy, R Budi Haryanto

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is one of the main public health concerns in Indonesia. Aedes aegypti mosquito abundance is a risk factor for DHF. This condition is also influenced by individual characteristics and worsened by environmental factors, eradication of mosquito nests and prevention of mosquito bites practice. Metode. This quantitative study with a cross-sectional design aims to analyze the correlation of adult Ae. aegypti density in houses with DHF in Tegal Alur, Kalideres, 2019. The data were obtained from interviewing 152 study subjects and collecting adult mosquitoes in 55 selected houses in 4 high incidence RW. Adult Ae. aegypti …

Hubungan Tingkat Kebisingan Di Lingkungan Kerja Dengan Tekanan Darah Pada Pekerja Di Unit Utilities Dan Oil Movement Pt Pertamina (Persero) Refinery Unit Vi Balongan, Jawa Barat Tahun 2020, Cheryl Khairunnisa Miyanda, Ema Hermawati

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. This study aims to analyze the relationship of noise levels in the work environment, factors of worker characteristics (age, length of work, duration of work, hereditary history, and BMI), worker behavior (use of PPE, smoking behavior, and physical activity) with blood pressure on workers in Utilities and Oil Movement Units of PT Pertamina (Persero) Refinery Unit VI Balongan in 2020. Methods. This study uses quantitative research methods with cross sectional study design. The number of samples of this study are 72 workers in the Utilities and Oil Movement Units. Data of noise is obtained from direct measurements using a …

Hubungan Faktor Individu, Lingkungan Dan Komputer Dengan Kejadian Computer Vision Syndrome (Cvs) Pada Staf Polres Metro Jakarta Pusat Tahun 2020, Achmad Fachri, Ririn Arminsih Wulandari

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is one of the emerging diseases in the 21st century because of advanced technology with the global prevalence around 60 million from various population characteristics and could cause an economic burden equivalent to 192 trillion rupiah. To determine the relationship of individual, environmental, and computer factors as well as the dominant risk factor with the occurrence of CVS in the Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police Officers in 2020. Methods. This study uses a cross-sectional study approach with sample of 92 police officers who are serving at the headquarters. Data were collected through questionnaire and direct environmental …

Analisis Spasial Kejadian Demam Berdarah Dengue Di Kabupaten Cirebon Tahun 2014-2018, Irwin Umi Latifah, Laila Fitria

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a arbovirus disease transmitted by Aedes sp. throughout the world including Indonesia. This disease is endemic in several regions such as West Java, one of regions is Cirebon regency whose cases are always in the region. This study aims to spatially analyze the incidence of dengue fever in Cirebon regency in 2014-2018. This study uses an ecological study design, which analyzes the population between climate variables (air temperature, relative humidity, rainfall and wind speed), population density, and larval free numbers using secondary data. Methods. This study uses graphical relationship analysis, statistical analysis that is statistical …

Menjaga Keberlangsungan Situ Pladen Dengan “Pesan Jepapah”, Zakyta P. G, Adhe F, Zakianis Zakianis, Aisya S. N, Aisya K, Dwi N. N, Hanisa P, Imelda O. D. J, Johnida A. A, Novi M. C, Rifa F, Achmad F, Harry K, Dinda C, Donny A

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Backgrounds. Depok is one of the cities with waste production reaching 1,307 tons per day. From 1,307 tonnes of waste generated, only 850 tonnes of waste can be transported. Garbage that is not accommodated in the Final Disposal Site is eventually dumped in any place, which is Situ Pladen, which results in poor water quality because it contains toxic waste. This study aims to identify problems, determine priority problems in waste management, identify determinant factors of waste management problems, and intervene based on determinant factors of waste management problems in the Situ Pladen area. Methods. This research is a quantitative …

A Convergent Parallel Study On Knowledge, Perceptions, And Attitudes Of Mainstream Workers During Covid-19, Farhan Alshammari, Romeo Mostoles Jr, Eddieson Pasay-An, Sultan Alshammari

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This study explores and assesses the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of mainstream workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Ha’il Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: Using convergent parallel mixed-methods design, 502 frontline workers were enlisted via snowball and purposive sampling. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data, respectively.

Results: There is a well-prepared response to COVID-19, namely, a commendable knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) gap documented in reliable information concerning the virus, specifically, awareness that COVID-19 can be a potentially fatal disease (100%); that droplets from infected people …

Accelerating The Provision Of Safe Water Supply In Urban And Rural Areas Of Indonesia, Sumengen Sutomo, Salord Sagala, Bebi Sutomo, Sri Winarti, Gelant Sanjaya

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Over the past 100 years, the provision of a safe water supply to drink in Indonesia has been slowly progressed with low coverage. The majority of the population does not have access to safe water. Morbidity and mortality of water-related diseases, including diarrhea, are very high. The provision of safe water is not a technological issue but good water management that comprises content, institutional, and communication layer. This paper provided information for strategic and operational decisions to accelerate the provision of safe water services in urban and rural areas. Benchmarking good water management with the characteristics of the water supply …

Association Between Self-Reported Fatigue And Sarcopenia Measures Among Elderly In Selangor, Malaysia, Maria Justine, Aliff Latir, Nadhirah Noor, Angelbeth Joanny, Izzaty Iskandar, Maisarah Sakinah Amirul Faizi, Dzulhelmi Edinan

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The association between fatigue and sarcopenia is not well understood, therefore, this study aimed to compare the sarcopenia measures among elderly with mild and severe fatigue and to determine whether fatigue severity is associated with sarcopenia measures. This was a cross-sectional study conducted on201 elderly (age = 68.45±6.30 years). The elderly was classified into either mild or severe fatigue based on the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), meanwhile, sarcopenia measures include SARC-F score, muscle mass (ASM/height2), calf circumference (CC), upper (handgrip) and lower limb muscle strength, as well as physical performance (gait speed). Data were analyzed using independent t-tests and logistic …

Strategy For Diagnosing Breast Cancer In Indonesia During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Switching To Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Core Needle Biopsy, Farida Briani Sobri, Adang Bachtiar, Sonar Soni Panigoro, Juwita Cresti Rahmaania, Patria Wardana Yuswar, Ening Krisnuhoni, Nelly Tandiari

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In this era of COVID-19, suspected breast cancer patients experience delay in diagnosis due to the fear of contracting the virus and reduction of non-COVID-19 health services. Furthermore, it may lead to potential increase in the incidence of advanced cancers in the future. Ultrasound-guided (US-guided) percutaneous core needle biopsy (CNB) is a great option for the diagnosis of cancer but it is poorly utilized. This study aimed to prove that the US-guided CNBis accurate when performed in a local setting and a potential solution for diagnosing breast cancer patients in this pandemic. In addition, it was a single health center …

Correlation Between Dental Environment And Perceived Stress Scale Among Dental Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Indonesia, Tri Erri Astoeti, Howis Josephine, Armelia Sari Widyarman, Widijanto Sudhana

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Academic stressors in a medical educational environment are related to two factors. This study was carried out in order to analyze the correlation between the dental environment and perceived stress among dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The respondents were 422 undergraduate dental students and the validated Modified Dental Environmental Stress (DES) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaires were used. Furthermore, the Spearman correlation analysis was used to measure the correlation between DES and PSS score. The result showed that five dental stressors were noted to have the strongest correlations with PSS (p-value >0.40). They include expectation towards dental school …

Correlation Between Care Burden And Mental Health With The Perceived Social Support Of Patients Relatives In Turkey, Mehtap Şahi̇ngöz Tahta, Elçin Balci

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The people providing care for relatives always need support and accompaniment from their families and friends. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation among the care burden, mental health and social support perceptions of the patients’ relatives that provide long-term care for patients receiving service from the home care service (HCS) unit in one city. This descriptive study was carried out with the relatives of patients receiving service from home health units. Among the relatives providing care for a total of 859 patients, those that did not comply with the inclusion criteria were excluded, which made a total population of …

Characteristics Of Cognitive Status In Sub-Population Of Sub-Acute Stage Of Ischemic Stroke Patients In West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Herpan Syafii Harahap, Muhammad Akbar, Jumraini Tammasse, Andi Kurnia Bintang, Andi Alfian Zainuddin

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Cognitive decline is a significant complication that affects most stroke survivors. Early detection of cognitive decline in ischemic stroke patients and identification of risk factors improves their clinical outcomes. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of cognitive status in the sub-acute phase of ischemic stroke. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 89 sub-acute ischemic stroke patients in three hospitals in West Nusa Tenggara recruited consecutively from August 2019 to April 2020. The data collected were demographic and clinical characteristics, cognitive status, and functional outcome. The association between clinical and demographic characteristics and cognitive decline was analyzed using logistic regression. …

King Bhumibol Adulyadej’S Sufficiency Economy Philosophy And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Higher-Education Students From The Armed Conflict Region Of Thailand, Chonnakarn Jatchavala, Arnont Vittayanont

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This cross-sectional survey assessed the association between post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and perceived self-sufficiency, reflecting the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP), conceived by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX). It was conducted among university students on one campus located within the area affected by the Southern Thailand insurgency and another campus located in a nearby province outside of the restive area. All self-administered questionnaires consisted of questions related to personal information, the Thai version of the PTSD checklist, and a questionnaire aimed at measuring the perceived self-sufficiency according to H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s SEP. The study found that most university …

Covid-19 Preparedness And The Anxiety Of Thai Citizens, Afifi Lateh, Prasopchai Pasunon, Kiflan Dolah, Panida Kongjam, Saminee Chemae, Phanupong Panomwan, Alawee Lateh

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The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought sickness and fatality to Thai citizens. In addition, it left a tremendous psychological impact on mental health as they experienced panic and anxiety about controlling situations and preserving their physical and mental well-being. This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing COVID-19 preparedness and anxiety based on groups of Thai citizens. Online questionnaires were employed to collect data from 2,768 respondents selected through convenience sampling and snowball sampling on Facebook, having shared questionnaires with 190 other users. Data were collected from March 29 to April 3, 2020. The acquired data were analyzed using percentage …

Preventive Behaviors, Barriers, And Drivers Of The Covid-19 Pandemic In Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Normaliza Ab Malik, Rusyda Helma Mohd, Nor Ba'yah Abdul Kadir

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a public health concern worldwide. This study aimed to assess the preventive behaviors, barriers, and drivers, including the knowledge and self-efficacy of COVID-19 in Malaysia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during the COVID-19 outbreak by using a self-administered questionnaire. The instrument used was adopted from the World Health Organization resources. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the categorical data. Chi-square and independent t-test were performed to evaluate the associations between the variables and preventive behaviors.

Results: A total of 465 (97.3%) respondents were recorded. The mean age was 34.3 ± …

Determination Of The Nutritional Habits And Anxiety Levels In Individuals With Covid-19 In Turkey, Hatice Iskender, Eda Dokumacioglu, Osman Yalap

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which has spread worldwide since December 2019, has infected and claimed the lives of millions of people. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between anxiety levels and nutritional habits of patients with COVID-19.

Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled patients diagnosed with COVID-19 between February 1, 2021 and May 1, 2021. The study population included a total of 108 individuals with COVID-19 residing in Artvin, Turkey. This study used a self-administered online questionnaire, containing 40 questions from the State and Trait Anxiety Scale.

Results: The state anxiety score was 37.26, and the …

Loneliness And Health Outcomes Among Malaysian Older Adults, Siti Zuhaida Hussein, Azera Hasra Ismail, Suraya Hanim Abu Bakar

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Loneliness is a major social problem among the elderly all over the world.

Methods: A community-based survey was conducted among 380 community-dwelling older adults residing in Malaysia. A proportional stratified random sampling method was used to examine the relationship between health factors and loneliness. Data were collected using the short-form Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults, Geriatric Depression Scale-15, and RAND SF-20. p < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant, and data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Statistics 26.0 for Windows.

Results: Results revealed that 32.6% of the respondents had social loneliness, 39.9% had emotional loneliness, and 9.2% had family loneliness. Bivariate analyses showed that social and emotional loneliness are significantly related to …

Prevalence And Correlates Of Frequent And Infrequent Bullying Victimization Among School Adolescents From Five Southeast Asian Countries, Karl Peltzer, Supa Pengpid

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Little is known about the frequency of bullying victimization (BV) among adolescents in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states. This study aims to assess the prevalence and correlates of frequent and infrequent BV among school-going adolescents in five ASEAN member states.

Methods: The cross-sectional sample of the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) of 2015 comprised 33,184 school adolescents (14.6 years mean age) from five ASEAN countries. Students completed a paper-based, self-administered questionnaire on BV in their own languages during classroom periods. Multinomial logistic regression was used to predict frequent and infrequent BV, with no …

Patient Care Delivery: Electronic Nursing Documentation In Malaysia, Siti Zuhaida Hussein, Norazilah Khalip, Rosnita Hashim, Rohaizah Harun, Nor Fazlina Fazilah, Norazilah Mat Shah

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The evolution of nursing documentation from paper to electronic format aims to improve patient safety and care quality. This study aimed to determine the knowledge and attitudes of registered nurses toward electronic nursing process documentation.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 189 registered nurses who work in medical wards at a teaching hospital in Kuala Lumpur. Simple random sampling was used. Respondents’ knowledge of electronic nursing documentation was measured using a questionnaire developed by Guedes, and their attitudes toward electronic nursing documentation were measured using a questionnaire developed by Hagos. Data analysis was performed using Statistical …

Use Of Internet Platforms For Information About Sensitive Teeth Among Indonesian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study, Safira Khairina, Diah Ayu Maharani, Yasemin Yavuz, Febriana Setiawati

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The behavior of seeking oral health information (OHI), especially the topic of sensitive teeth (ST), among the Indonesian adult population has rarely been studied. Hence, the current work aimed to analyze the characteristics of the Indonesian adult population who reported having ST and to explore their practice of self-medication in terms of their behavior of seeking OHI on the internet.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and March 2021 in Indonesia. This study used a self-administered questionnaire comprising questions about sociodemographic data, oral health behavior, diet, and subjective oral health. Bivariate analysis based on a …

Hubungan Jumlah Koloni Bakteri Di Udara Dalam Ruang Dengan Kejadian Sick Building Syndrome (Sbs) Pada Pegawai Di Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia Tahun 2019, Rachma Aditria Suci, Ririn Arminsih Wulandari

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is one of the problems that are often experienced by residents in office buildings. SBS can be caused due to indoor air quality and individual characteristics. This study aims to determine the relationship between the total amount of bacterial colonies in the air in indoor office with SBS at Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia. Methods. Cross sectional study design was used, the independent variables was the total number of colonies. The confounding variables were temperature, relative humidity, lighting, age, gender, working period, history of allergies and smoking habits. Results. Statistical analysis gives the results of the …

Pengaruh Tekanan Panas Terhadap Tekanan Darah Tinggi Pada Pekerja Bagian Casting Dan Pressing Di Pt X Tahun 2019, Shendy Glenfano Salean, I Made Djaja

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Heat pressure is a combination of several factors such as air temperature, air humidity, air velocity which is a forming of heat pressure. Exposure to high heat pressure can cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, also known as hypertension. According to the WHO, hypertension causes the deaths of as many as 8 million deaths a year worldwide. According to Riskesdas (2018) in Indonesia hypertension has a high prevalence, which is equal to 25.8% in 2013 and then becomes 34.1% in 2018. Methods. This study used a cross-sectional study design. This study aims to see the relationship …

Analisis Risiko Kesehatan Pajanan Timbal Dalam Kangkung Air Pada Petani Kangkung Di Kelurahan Sukapura Jakarta Utara Tahun 2019, Fauzia Rachmidiani, Suyud Warno Utomo

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Fuel can emit lead heavy metal into the air and will fall to the ground and accumulate in the soil or water. Soil has the ability to retain most of the harmful elements it contains in a long time. Planting water spinach on the edge of a road that is heavily traversed by vehicles will affect lead levels in water spinach due to the absorption of lead from the environment. This study aims to estimate the level of health risk of water spinach farmers due to ingestion of lead in water spinach grown in Sukapura District, North Jakarta. Methods. …

Penyakit Berbasis Lingkungan, Phbs Dan Kondisi Lingkungan Di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Perempuan Kelas Iia Jakarta, Nurunissa Pratiwi, Laila Fitria

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. The environment-based disease is a disease phenomenon caused by human association with environmental factors. 3 environmental-based diseases observed in this study were ARI, diarrhea, and fungal infection skin diseases. The purpose of this study was to describe the health problems experienced by prisoners, environmental conditions and the application of clean and healthy behavior, and the relationship between variabels in the Class IIA, Jakarta. Methods. This study used a cross-sectional study with 96 respondents. Retrieval of data using a questionnaire interview technique. Results. The results of statistikal tests showed that there was a significant relationship between the incidence of ARI …

Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kelayakan Gor Otista Jakarta Timur Menjadi Hunian Sementara Korban Bencana Banjir Ditinjau Dari Aspek Kesehatan Lingkungan Tahun 2019, Sulthana Labiba Khansa, Budi Hartono

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. The aim of this study discusses the factors that influence the Otista Sports Hall proper for temporary shelter for flood victims in terms of environmental health aspects. This study discusses the form of temporary housing in addition to tents that are safer in terms of health that can be used at the location of refugee camps, one of which is Otista Sports Hall. Methods. This research method uses qualitative methods with descriptive observational univariate analysis. Data retrieval is done by observation and interview using the checklist. This research was conducted at GOR Otista, East Jakarta. Variables related to this …

Hubungan Higiene Sanitasi Makanan Dan Tingkat Kontaminasi Escherichia Coli Pada Makanan Di Lokawisata Baturaden Tahun 2018, Anindya Giodhani, Agustin Kusumayati

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Food is an important aspect of human life. However, diseases can also arise due to the ingredients present in food. Tourism places are one of the public places that are at risk as a place for disease transmission through the media, one of which is food. This study aims to determine the relationship between food sanitation hygiene and the level of Escherichia coli contamination in food at Baturaden Tourist Site. Methods. This study used a cross sectional study design. The data used are primary data consisting of laboratory test results of 42 food samples and the results of interviews …