Hubungan Persepsi Sanitasi dengan Kejadian Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan

 📖 Volume 13 Issue 1 (2025) 📖

Why Are RTIs Common in Prisons?

Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs) remain the most frequent illness in correctional institutions. A 2025 study from Diponegoro University found that poor sanitation perception is strongly linked to RTI incidence among inmates.

📊 Key findings:
- Poor sanitation perception = significantly higher RTI risk
- Building conditions (p=0.02) & waste management (p=0.00) were strongly associated
- Room conditions (p=0.54) & drinking water (p=0.06) = not significantly related
- RTIs account for over 50% of all illnesses in Class IIA Kendal Prison. Overcrowding, poor waste disposal, and inadequate infrastructure make inmates more vulnerable to airborne infections.

💡 The study calls for WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) improvements to support SDG goals and protect inmate health.

🔍 Read the full study here:
🔗 https://doi.org/10.20473/jbe.v13i12025.66-74