Blastocystis hominis and its Relationship with Gender of Colorectal Cancer Patients

Blastocystis hominis is a protozoan commonly found in human feces. Blastocystis hominis has a wide distribution throughout the world. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the presence of Blastocystis hominis and gender in colorectal cancer patients. This research uses an analytical observation method with a cross sectional design. The sample used was 32 colorectal cancer patients, 13 female and 19 male at RSUP Dr. M. Djamil, Padang city. Based on the findings in the Blastocystis hominis positive group, there were 5 female patients (38.5%) and 11 male patients (57.9%). In the Blastocystis hominis negative group, there were 8 female patients (61.5%) and 8 male patients (42.1%). There was no association between Blastocystis hominis and gender in colorectal cancer patients (p=0.280) p>0.05 Keywords: Blastocystis hominis, Colorectal Cancer