Abstract

The biggest potential danger from mining activities is a worm infection. Worm infection is often found in the community often considered harmless. If this condition is left unchecked, it will lead to malnutrition, decreased immunity system and work productivity. The aim of research is to determine the risk factors and the incidence of worm infection on a traditional diamond miners in the district Cempaka Banjarbaru. This research is an analytical study with cross sectional design with a sample size of 60 people. The variables studied are the risk factors and the incidence of worm infection. The results of the study: risk factors of nutritional status of respondents is normal (46.7%), lack of knowledge level (63.3%); using Rescue Tool in work (63.3%); Good personal hygiene (51.7%), bowel habits are not eligible (60.0%) and worm infection (33.3%). The statistical test result with Che-Square test (X2), there is a significant relationship between risk factors and the incidence of worm disease in miners (p ˂ 0.05). It is expected to workers use personal protective equipment, health checked regularly and get a clean and healthy living behavior

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