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Predicting Tuberculosis Vulnerability Based on Environmental Factors Using Multi-Criteria Analysis in Bukittinggi

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Tuberculosis is still an infectious disease problem and the main cause of death in Indonesia, where there was an increase in cases from 301 per 100,000 population (2020) to 354,000 per 100,000 population (2021), with the death rate increasing by 55%. This research aims to determine the TB vulnerability cluster influenced by the main risk factors, namely TB prevalence, cure rate, immunization, population density, and population arrivals in Bukittinggi, using the Weight Product (WP) analysis method, and then describe them by mapping tuberculosis vulnerability. The findings indicate that four sub-districts exhibit the highest levels of tuberculosis vulnerability: Tarok Dipo (0.0379), Campago Guguk Bulek (0.0399), Campago Ipuh (0.0399), and Aur Tajungkang Tangah Sawah (0.0389). A multi-sectoral TB control committee comprising public works, environmental, and health agencies should be formed to organize and carry out focused actions. Establish a strong TB surveillance system that includes contact tracing, active case finding, and routine monitoring of important indicators. Create and implement specialized intervention packages for high-vulnerability subdistricts, including social support programs, housing rehabilitation, and air quality control.

Source: Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

DOI: 10.30597/mkmi.v20i4.36887

Authors: Eka Budi Satria, Indang Dewata, Iswandi Umar, Nurhasan Syah, Linda Handayuni, Evi Hasnita

Institutions: State University of Padang, Universitas Fort De Kock

Language: English

Topic: Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universitas Negeri Padang