ANALYSIS OF RISK FACTORS FOR ASCARIS SUUM INFECTION AMONG TRADITIONAL PIG FARMERS IN BALI

Parasitic diseases affecting humans and animals have not received adequate attention in developing countries, including Indonesia, due to their often asymptomatic nature. One such disease is infection by the roundworm Ascaris suum, a zoonotic parasite originating from pigs. Traditional pig farming practices, characterized by poor hygiene and sanitation, significantly increase the risk of infection for farmers. The objective of this study was to analyze the risk factors contributing to A. suum infection among traditional pig farmers in Bali. A case-control study was conducted involving pig farmers with positive and negative A. suum infection statuses. Risk factor data were collected using structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed both bivariately and multivariately to identify significant risk factors. The study identified two key risk factors influencing A. suum infection among traditional pig farmers in Bali: personal hygiene (AOR: 11.178, 95% CI: 1.98–63.096, P<0.01) and ownership of pigs infected with A. suum (AOR: 8.653, 95% CI: 1.5–49.599, P<0.05). In conclusion, A. suum is a zoonotic agent in Bali, with personal hygiene and ownership of infected pigs serving as significant risk factors for infection.