RISK FACTOR OF MEASLES IN CHILDREN AGE 1-14 YEARS IN METRO PUSAT DISTRICT LAMPUNG PROVINCE 2013-2014

Abstract

Background: Measles is a an acute disease caused by paramyxovirus. In Lampung province incidence rate (IR) of measles is 5,89 per 100,000 population and in Metro Pusat it still high (38,8%). Aim of this research is to know the risk factor of measles in children age 1-14 years in Metro Pusat District 2013-2014.

Method: This research use cases control design, sample in this research was 102, consisting of 34 cases and 68 control. The sample collecting by taking all the clinical case, while control by neighborhood. Data collecting by questionnaire and observation home environment. Data were analyzed using univariat, bivariat, and multivariate analysis.

Result: The results of research that measles associated with maternal occupation (OR 3.2; CI 95% 1,355-7,798), immunization status (OR 3,0; CI 95% 1,242-7,646), history of contact (OR 3.7; CI 95% 1,199-11,545), family income (OR 3,0; CI 95% 1,242-7,464), and density of occupancy (OR 3.3; CI 95% 1,348-8,277). Next the results of multivariate analysis that risk factor of measles is maternal occupation,giving breastfeeding, history of contact, family income, and the density of occupancy.

Conclusion: Measles determinants is the history of contact. The advice can be given that this research should be done monitoring and activities counseling , information and education about measles, exclusive breastfeeding and providing vitamin A, then training cadres can move liveliness mother in posyandu activities, and Counseling to mother about treatment of child with measles.

Keyword: Measles, risk factor, children age 1-14 years