Analysis of Malaria Incidence based on Behavioral Factors in the Islands Muslimin Irma1, Salim Andi2 1Department of Nursing, Ministry of Health Polytechnic Mamuju, West Sulawesi 2Department of Nutrition, Ministry of Health Polytechnic Mamuju, West Sulawesi Online published on 2 February, 2019. Abstract Malariais still one of the most serious public health problems which isfaced by developing countries in the world, especially in tropical and sub-tropical countries, including Indonesia. This study aims to determine the relationship of behavioral factors with the incidence of malaria in the islands. The type of research is cross sectional study with a population consists of 515 people. 254 samples were selected by Exhaustic sampling. Bivariate statistical test with Chi Square and Multivariate with Logistic Regression. The results of the research showed that the habit of going out at night (p = 0.019) and the use of mosquito nets (p = 0.046) were related to the incidence of malaria. Whereas the use of mosquitoes repellent (p = 1, 000) is not related to the incidence of malaria. Multivariate logistic regression test found that the habit of going out at night was the most infuential factor on malaria incidence (Wald 4.096; p = 0.043). This study found that the habit of going out at night and using mosquito nets was associated with the incidence of malaria. Some efforts should be made to develop community empowerment programs, especially to increase prevention practices, such as providing information to the public about the importance of avoiding the habit of going out at night, using mosquito nets, and using mosquitoes repellent to reduce contact with Anopheles with healthy humans. Top Keywords Malaria incidence, behavior. Top |