Implementation for WASH Program in Households and Its Relationship with Nutritional Status of Children in Susuk Village

Abstract

: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) are basic human needs that are strictly related to health and therefore, having a significant impact on the economy. Studies on the effects of WASH have a paramount benefit to improve the nutritional status of children. This study aimed to describe the implementation of the WASH program in households in Susuk Village. This research is analytic with a cross-sectional design, using a total sampling technique. The population of this study is the whole of 135 student’s families in SDN 040494 Susuk, Sub-district of Tiganderket, District of Karo. Data was obtained by conducting direct observation and interviews at the study site. According to Body mass Index per ages, there are 85.2% of students have a normal nutritional status, and 14.8% of students with wasting. Based on the nutritional status of students according to TB per age, there are 47 people (34.82%) classified as stunting and the rest classified as normal (65.18%). The results also show that 97% of the households were at the level of basic service according to the drinking water indicator, and 3% were of limited service. Based on the sanitation indicator, 74.8% of households were at the level of limited service, and 25.2% were of no service. While in the hygiene indicator, 84.4% of households were at the level of basic service and 15.6% were of limited service. Based on these results, we suggest that further intervention from the government and contribution from private sectors are required in the WASH program. Therefore, it will provide evidence on the concern to improve public health, since the program has a direct impact on community health.