Study of Clean Water and Sanitation Access and Its Relationship to Waterborne and Stunting Prevalence in Bandung Regency

Abstract Water and proper sanitation access in Bandung Regency has not covered all population. Lack of availability water is certainly related to public health. This research was conducted identify clean terms quality, quantity, continuity as well Regency, then determine its relationship waterborne diseases stunting prevalence. The study three locations representing domestic, agricultural, industrial areas. collected 33 samples for physical microbial analysis, questionnaires 75 household respondents about the disease prevalence, income levels, hygiene behaviour, mother’s education, birth weight. results showed quality differences those areas parameters Total Coliform (p=0,051), temperature (p=0,044), pH (p=0,002) wastewater system types (p=0,002). Factors namely quantity continuity, personal hygiene, level have an association with prevalence (PR>1). Whereas associated access, level, children’s weight However, only significant (p=0,005; PR=4.0; 95% CI=1.33-12). These factors should be improved prevent children community.