Identification Of Enterobiasis Incidents in Preschool Children in Arongan Lambalek District West Aceh

Abstract

Enterobiasis is an intestinal infection in humans, especially children, caused by pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis). Infection by Enterobius vermicularis worms occurs worldwide, especially in tropical regions and developing countries. Enterobius vermicularis infection can occur due to the ingestion of fertilized pinworm eggs. Usually, this process occurs through dirty fingers, contaminated food, or inhalation of air containing pinworm eggs. The transmission cycle of this disease is very simple, namely the transfer of worm eggs from the anus to the hands and then to the mouth. The purpose of this study was to identify the incidence of enterobiasis in preschool children in Arongan Lambalek District, West Aceh Regency in 2025. The study design was descriptive quantitative with a cross-sectional approach. Identification was carried out in the Microbiology Laboratory of the Aceh Ministry of Health Polytechnic with a sample size of 22 children. Data collection was carried out using the anal swab method and data were obtained using the prevalence rate formula, then the data were presented in tabulated form. The results of the study on anal swab examination to see Enterobius vermicularis infection in preschool children in Gampong Arongan Lambalek, West Aceh in 2025 showed that of the 22 samples examined, 5 people (22.73%) were found positive for Enterobius vermicularis worm infection, and 17 people (77.27%) were not infected. It can be concluded that the incidence rate of enterobiasis in preschool children in Arongan Lambalek District, West Aceh Regency in 2025 was 22.73%.