Authors : Elias Pereira Moniz; Daniela R. M. U. Fernandes; Isabel Belo; Andre Soares dos Santos; Marcos Carvalho

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jul617

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Abstract : Diarrhea is the third leading cause of death in children under the age of five, accounting for approximately 443,832 fatalities per year. Diarrhea can be caused by a variety of factors, including insufficient sanitation. The study aimed to analyze risk factors affecting the incidence of diarrhea in children aged 12-59 Months. This study used quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of mothers who had children aged 12-59 months. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire designed to contain a series of questions related to the risk factors affecting the incidence of diarrhea. A chi-square test was performed to determine the association between the variables, and the data were analyzed using SPSS. The study found that clean water, toilet utilization, and socioeconomic factors are significantly associated with diarrhea incidence in children aged 12-59 months. Nutritional status is not significantly associated with diarrhea incidence. Improving family sanitation, enhancing access to clean water, and encouraging hygiene behaviors are all critical initiatives. Furthermore, focused health promotion and education activities can help mitigate the effects of socioeconomic disparities on child health outcomes.

Keywords : Nutritional Status, Clean Water, Toilet Utilization, Socioeconomic Status, Diarrhea.

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