GAMBARAN BAYI BALITA USIA 0-5 TAHUNYANG MENGALAMI ISPA DI PUSKESMASRAWAT INAP SIDOMULYO KABUPATENLAMPUNG SELATAN

Abstrak

Acute Respiratory Tract Infection (ARI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in infants and toddlers, especially in developing countries. This study aims to find out the picture of infants and toddlers aged 0–5 years who experience ISPA at the Sidomulyo Inpatient Health Center, South Lampung Regency. This study uses a descriptive design with a retrospective approach based on patient medical record data over a certain period. The variables studied include demographic characteristics (age, gender), environmental risk factors, and clinical symptoms that appear. The results of the study showed that ISPA cases occurred more in the age group of toddlers than infants, with a higher proportion in the male sex. Environmental factors such as exposure to cigarette smoke in the home and poor ventilation also contribute to the high incidence of ISPA. These findings are expected to be the basis for more effective prevention and handling of ISPA at the primary health service level.