Vol. 13 No. 1 DOI: 10.20473/jkl.v13i1.2021.41-47 ISSN: 1829 - 7285 E-ISSN: 2040 - 881X 41 Corresponding Author*: POOR BASIC SANITATION IMPACT ON DIARRHEA CASES IN TODDLERS Dian Prasasti Kurniawati 1 , Shintia Yunita Arini 2 *, Isas Awwalina 2 , Nala Astari Pramesti 2 1 Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia 2 Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia shintia.arini@fkm.unair.ac.id Article Info Submitted : 22 October 2020 In reviewed : 17 November 2020 Accepted : 16 January 2021 Available Online : 31 January 2021 Keywords : Basic sanitation, Diarrhea, Toddlers Published by Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Airlangga Abstract Introduction: Diarrhea is a disease associated with poor people and mostly sufered by toddlers. The poor environmental quality triggers the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between basic sanitation with diarrhea in toddlers. Methods: The study was observational analytical study with cross-sectional design. The study was conducted in Leran Village, Bojonegoro, East Java, Indonesia. The sample was toddlers mother, amounting 63 respondents choosing by simple random sampling technique. Results and Discussion: The results of data analysis showed that diarrhea in toddlers was related to the type of foor (p = 0.026, PR = 2.21), latrine condition (p = 0.000, PR = 3.28), waste management (p = 0.000, PR = 27.5), clean water source (p = 0.000, PR =5.32). Conclusion: Several ways to reduce the prevalence of diarrhea including cleaning the foor regularly, providing a mat on the foor, provide a closed and waterproof trash, boiled water before drinking, and washing hands with soap after contacting with the ground. ORIGINAL RESEARCH Open Access