GAMBARAN MIKROBIOLOGI UDARA RUANG BERSALIN PRAKTIK BIDAN MANDIRI KOTA BENGKULU

Abstract

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 98,000 of the 1.7 million
cases die from nosocomial infections. Nosocomial infections, also known as are infections that occur in
patients after receiving medical care or staying in a health facility for more than 48-72 hours. Air
pollution in the delivery room, as a health service facility, is classified as a very high-risk zone for
disease transmission. This study aims to examine the number of airborne germs in the delivery room of
the Independent Midwife Practice in Bengkulu City. Method: This study uses a descriptive design to
examine germ numbers in a microbiology laboratory using the Settled Plate or Open Cup method. The
variables of room area and ventilation area were also measured and analyzed. The population consists of
the delivery rooms of independent midwife practices in the city of Bengkulu. The sample included 11
independent midwife practices, with delivery rooms selected through random sampling. The examination
of the number of airborne germs in the delivery rooms was conducted at five points. Results: The germ
numbers indicated that 4 delivery rooms (36%) were unqualified, while 7 delivery rooms (64%) met the
qualifications, out of the 11 delivery rooms examined. Conclusion: 36% of delivery rooms are ineligible.
It is recommended to always open the windows of the room, especially in the morning.