Physical components of houses and their association with acute respiratory infections in fishermen's families

This study examines the impact of house physical conditions on the occurrence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) among fishing families in Pasie Nan Tigo Village, Padang City. Using an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach, the research involved fishing families selected through accidental sampling. Data were analyzed through univariate and bivariate analysis using the chi-square test with a significance level of 5% (α = 0.05). The findings revealed that 22% of fishing families experienced ARI, with significant associations observed between ARI and factors such as bedroom windows (p = 0.033), ceilings (p = 0.016), lighting (p = 0.009), and kitchen smoke holes (p = 0.034). The results suggest that improving house conditions, including better ventilation, lighting, and cleanliness of ceilings and kitchens, could be an effective strategy to reduce ARI incidence in fishing communities.