| dc.description.abstract | Geohelminth infections are a neglected global health problem.
Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2020 show that more than
24% of the world population is infected by geohelminths. The condition of the
agricultural soil, which tends to be loose and moist, supports the development
of the infective form of the geohelminth. This makes agricultural communities
susceptible to geohelminth infections. This study aimed to determine a spatial
map of geohelminth infection in agricultural communities and its contamination
in the soil of Jatian Village, Jember Regency. Methods: This study used an
observational analytical design and a spatial analysis approach. Sampling was
performed using a random sampling method that included 43 samples. Data were
obtained by examining soil and stool samples and the coordinates of the sampling
locations. Data were analyzed using spatial analysis. Results and Discussion:
The results of this study indicated that the prevalence of geohelminth infection
in agricultural communities was 23.3%, and its contamination in the soil was
6.98%. Hookworms caused infections among respondents, and contamination in
the ground was caused by Hookworms and Strongyloides stercoralis. Clustering
analysis results showed that geohelminth infection formed two secondary clusters.
Spatial autocorrelation and buffer analysis showed clustering of geohelminth
infections within the buffer range (<100 m), indicating that the infection spreads
more easily within the cluster. Conclusion: The spatial map showed the distribution
pattern of clustered geohelminth infection cases and their contamination in
soil within proximity, thereby increasing the risk of geohelminth transmission. | en_US |
