Abstract
Background: Careless bowel movements are one of the unhealthy behaviors. Careless Defecation (BABS) behavior in rivers is still a problem faced by the world community, especially in developing countries including Indonesia.
Objective: This study aims to find out the factors related to the behavior of open defecation in the river
Methods: This type of research is quantitative with a cross sectional research design.
Results: This study obtained p value = 0.275 on the knowledge factor. P value = 0.255 on the attitude factor. P value 0.350 on the factor of bowel habit
Conclusion: Based on the test results , it can be concluded that there is a relationship between the factors of knowledge, attitude, and habit of defecation and the behavior of open defecation in the river.
Keywords:
Attitudes Bowel Habits Bowel Movements KnowledgeReferences
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