Analysis of the Relationship 3M Plus Action with the Existence of Aedes Aegypti Larvae in Work Area Sewo Health Center Soppeng Regency

Abstract

Objective: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is caused by the dengue virus which is transmitted through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is a health problem in Indonesia where the number of sufferers tends to increase and its distribution is becoming more widespread. One of the factors causing this dengue fever incident is that 3M Plus has not been implemented by the community. The aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between 3M Plus and the presence of Aedes aegypti larvae in work area of Sewo Health Center, Soppeng Regency. Method: The research uses quantitative research methods with an experimental design. The sampling technique used proportionate stratified random sampling with a sample of 96 people. Result: The results of the research show that there is a significant relationship between the independent variables, namely (p-value = 0.045), sprinkling abate powder (p-value = 0.016), closing water reservoirs (p-value = 0.011), recycling used goods (p-value = 0.029), using mosquito nets (p-value = 0.045), using mosquito repellent (p-value = 0.022) on the presence of Aedes aegypti larvae in the Working Area Sewo Health Center, Soppeng Regency. Conclusion: The conclusion in this study is that there is a significant relationship between 3M Plus actions and the presence of Aedes aegypti larvae in the Working Area of Sewo Health Center. Suggestions for the Community Health Center are that there is a need for outreach regarding how to prevent dengue fever in the local community as well as outreach about the 3M Plus program.

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