Galuh Nita Prameswari
Background: The distribution of iodized capsule is one of government means to prevent and ward off IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorders). One of factors which could disturb absorption of iodized capsule in intestines is existence of Ascaris lumbricoides infestation. Pakis sub district of Magelang district form a severe endemic area (TGR ≥30%). Ascariasis prevalence in the mentioned area is quite advance (47,5%). The objective of this study is to find out the difference of Urinary Excretion Iodine (UEI) increase between primary school children with and without Ascariasis after administration of oral iodized capsule, in Pakis subdistrict of Magelang district.
Method of study: This study used pretest-posttest design. The subjects were divided into two group, they were Ascariasis group and without Ascariasis group, then all of subjects in both groups got iodized capsule. Urinary Iodine Excretion (UEI) content was measured before and two weeks after administration of iodized capsule. Independent samples t-test used for the statistics test.
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