DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF DIARRHEA IN MOTHERS WHO HAVE CHILDREN UNDER FIVE IN NEIGHBORHOOD PILLARS 06 COMMUNITY PILLARS 03 ANGGASWANGI VILLAGE SUKODONO DISTRICT SIDOARJO REGENCY

Abstract

Based on reports from WHO, diarrhea is defined as a disease characterized by changes in
the shape and consistency of stool from soft or liquid as well as an increase in the frequency of
defecation more than usual, namely more than 3 times a day. This study aims to describe the
knowledge of mothers about diarrhea in RT 06, RW 03, Anggaswangi Village, Sukodono District,
Sidoarjo Regency who have children under five. This research uses a descriptive method, which is a
method used in researching, a system of thought or a class of events in the present. This study used a
questionnaire instrument of 20 questions. This study used a sampling technique with total sampling,
namely by taking all members of the population in accordance with the criteria of 15 respondents.
Results: Based on filling in demographic data, 2 people (13%) aged 20 – 25 years,
8 people (54%) aged 26 – 30 years, 3 people (20%) aged 31 – 35 years, and 2 people (13%) aged 36 –
40 years. Based on the category of educational history, Junior high school education amounted to 3
people, namely (20%), SMA / SMK 7 people namely (47%), and S1 5 people (33%) Based on the age
category of 20 – 25 years there are 2 people (13%), Age 26 – 30 years 8 people (54%), age 31 – 35 years
3 people (20%) , age 36 – 40 years 2 people (13%). Based on the questionnaire, the knowledge of
mothers in Anggaswangi Village about diarrhea is in the good category, namely 7 people (47%),
enough 5 people (33%), less 3 people (20%). From the results of the overall study, it was found that most
mothers who have toddler-age children in Anggaswangi Village RT 06 RW 03 have good knowledge.