Relationship between Personal Hygiene and Ascaris lumbricoides Infection

Background and Objective: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are diseases caused by parasitic worms, including Ascaris lumbricoides, transmitted through contaminated soil.In Indonesia, STH infection is a significant public health issue, with prevalence rates ranging from 45% to 65%, and up to 80% in areas with poor sanitation.Understanding factors such as personal hygiene is crucial for designing effective prevention strategies.This study aims to investigate the association between personal hygiene and Ascaris lumbricoides infection.Methods: A quantitative descriptive approach was used with secondary data analysis from a public dataset on personal hygiene and Ascaris lumbricoides infection, comprising 80 data points and 5