Arman, 090810097D (2011) STUDI ETNOGRAFI TENTANG DIARE ANAK BALITA PADA ETNIK BUGIS DI MANUBA KABUPATEN BARRU PROVINSI SULAWESI SELATAN. Disertasi thesis, UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA.

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Abstract

Background: Frequency of diarrheal incidence in Bugis ethnic communities of South Sulawesi remains high. Propagation of diarrheal-causing microbes (food, water, and airborne), host factor, environmental factors, and behavior constitute the putatively primary causes. However, findings of research indicated that the high incidences of diarrhea occurred in communities with low risk factors for those primary causes. The aim of the study was to discover and to describe communities’ understanding of diarrhea among children under five years old with regard to its causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and preventions in relation to Bugis ethnic culture of Manuba. Method: The present research was of qualitative with ethnographical approach attempting to understand cultural aspects through a series of observation and interpretation of human behaviors. Specifically, an ethnographical study focused on cultural behaviors, cultural knowledge, and cultural artifacts. Result: The present research indicated that diarrhea was caused by spirits, natural disharmony, and bodily disharmony. On the basis of understanding of those causes, diarrheal types came to be identified, namely; sai, musa’, naiso parakang, wolang pella, wolang cekke, lenynyei simulajajinna, urekeng, jambang lempu, and a factor of diet consumed. The recognition of diarrhea causes, sign and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention possibility were based on the type and characteristics of diarrhea in children under five years old. Conclusion: Bugis ethnic communities of Manuba have had an understanding of every aspect of diarrheal occurrence among children under five years old. However, they remained defecating in open places, including the catchment area representing the place for bathing, washing, and clean-water sourcing. Hence, a holistic approach is warranted in order to reduce the frequency of diarrheal incidences.

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