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

Eka Budi Satria (1) , Indang Dewata (2) , Iswandi Umar (3) , Nurhasan Syah (4) , Linda Handayuni (5) , Evi Hasnita (6)
(1) Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia & Fort De Kock Bukittinggi University, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia,
(2) Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia,
(3) Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia & Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia , Indonesia,
(4) Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia,
(5) STIKES Dharma Landbouw Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia,
(6) Fort De Kock Bukittinggi University, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia

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.

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Eka Budi Satria
Indang Dewata
indangdewata@fmipa.unp.ac.id (Primary Contact)
Iswandi Umar
Nurhasan Syah
Linda Handayuni
Evi Hasnita
Author Biographies

Eka Budi Satria, Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia & Fort De Kock Bukittinggi University, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Fort De Kock Bukittinggi University, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Indang Dewata, Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Iswandi Umar, Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia & Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia 

Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Nurhasan Syah, Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Linda Handayuni, STIKES Dharma Landbouw Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

STIKES Dharma Landbouw Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Evi Hasnita, Fort De Kock Bukittinggi University, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Fort De Kock Bukittinggi University, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Satria, E. B., Dewata, I., Umar, I., Syah, N., Handayuni, L., & Hasnita, E. (2024). Predicting Tuberculosis Vulnerability Based on Environmental Factors Using Multi-Criteria Analysis in Bukittinggi. Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia, 20(4), 152–163. https://doi.org/10.30597/mkmi.v20i4.36887

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