MULTIPLE STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING OPEN DEFECATION IN PASURUAN REGENCY, EAST JAVA, INDONESIA

This study was aimed to analyze multiple strategies for reducing open defecation in Pasuruan Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Breakthroughs and innovative policies are needed to accelerate the achievement of stopping open defecation behavior. Based on reports from the Pasuruan Health Office, several factors can cause people to stop practicing open defecation, such as enough amount of toilet and the increasing awareness of health and cleanliness. Da'i is an Islamic religious leader who is close to the community. Da?i educates people about Islam and invites people to do good deed based on Islamic rules. The people in Pasuruan has a robust Islamic boarding school background, so Da?i might have a big role in their way of living.