ABSTRACT

Health Science Institute of Mandala Waluya Kendari

Study Program of Nursing
Undergraduate Thesis, September 2017

Diana Puspah (P.2015.01.013)

“The Risk Factors of Contact Dermatitis Disease in the Working Area of
Mekar Public Health Center of Kendari”

First Advisor : La Ode Saafi

Second Advisor : Asbath Said

(xiv + 65 pages + 14 Tables + 2 pictures)

Contact dermatitis disease can be caused by acute and chronic

inflammatory reactions of a substance in contact with the skin. there are two types
of contact dermatitis: irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. based on the profile
data of Mekar Public Helath Center, contact dermatitis disease is the eighth ranks
in the list of 10 major diseases. It is more common in women than in men. The
variables in this study include contact length, personal hygiene, and history of
allergies. this study aims to determine the risk factors of contact dermatitis disease
in the Working Area of Mekar Public Health Center of Kendari.
This research design is case control study with simple random sampling
technique. The population in this study amounted to 164 people divided by 82
case groups and 82 control groups starting from the age group of 17 years.
Analysis method using chi-square statistical test. The data collection tool used is
by using the questionnaire.
The result of this study indicate that the variable length of contact is a risk
factor with X2 count value (4.424) > X2 table (3.841). the X2 count value of personal
hygiene variable (0.098) < X 2 table (3.841), it is mean that personal hygiene is not
risk factors for Contact dermatitis. Whereas the value of X 2 count for allergy history
variables (6.050) > X2 table (3.841), indicates that it is a risk factor for Contact
dermatitis.
concluded from this study that the duration of contact and history of allergy
is a risk factor of contact dermatitis disease while personal hygiene is not a risk
factor for contact dermatitis. it is hoped for Public Health Centers to improve their
health service and increase counseling especially about contact dermatits disease
in working area of Mekar Public Health Centers.

Key Words : Risk Factor, Length of Contact, Personal Hygiene, Allergy

History, Contact Dermatitis
References : 26 (2000-2016)