PERILAKU MASYARAKAT DALAM PENCEGAHAN PENULARAN SCHISTOSOMIASIS DI DESA MEKAR SARI KABUPATEN POSO

ABSTRACT The high incidence of schistosomiasis in snails (2.56%) in Central Sulawesi can increase the risk of transmission to humans. Reducing cases of schistosomiasis infection in humans can be done by involving the community in schistosomiasis prevention programs which can lead to increased behavior and awareness about schistosomiasis prevention. This study used a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach which took the research location in Mekar Sari Village, Poso Regency. The study population totaled 369 heads of families (KK) with a total sample of 80 families taken by proportional random sampling. Data collection tool using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed univariately and bivariately using the chi-square test with a 95% confidence level. The results showed that 72.9% of respondents had high knowledge, 58.8% of respondents had a positive attitude, and 65% of respondents had good behavior in preventing transmission of schistosomiasis. The results of the chi-square test obtained a p value for knowledge of 0.027 and for attitude of 0.005 (p value <0.05), so that it can be concluded that knowledge and attitudes are significantly related to the behavior of preventing schistosomiasis transmission in Mekar Sari Village, Poso Regency. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior, SchistosomiasisMasih tingginya angka kejadian schistosomiasis pada keong (2,56%) di Sulawesi Tengah dapat meningkatkan risiko terjadinya penularan pada manusia. Penurunan kasus infeksi schistosomiasis pada manusia dapat dilakukan dengan melibatkan masyarakat masyarakat dalam program pencegahan schistosomiasis yang dapat mengarah pada peningkatan perilaku dan kesadaran  tentang pencegahan penyakit schistosomiasis. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain  kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional yang mengambil lokasi penelitian di Desa Mekar Sari Kabupaten Poso. Populasi penelitian berjumlah 369 Kepala Keluarga (KK) dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 80 KK yang diambil secara proportional random sampling. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Data dianalisis secara univariat dan bivariat dengan menggunakan uji chi-square dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 72,9% responden memiliki pengetahuan yang tinggi, 58,8% responden memiliki sikap yang positif, serta 65% responden memiliki perilaku yang baik dalam pencegahan penularan schistosomiasis. Hasi uji chi-square didapatkan nilai p  untuk pengetahuan sebesar 0,027 dan untuk sikap sebesar 0,005 (p value < 0,05), sehingga dapat disimpulkan pengetahuan dan sikap secara signifikan berhubungan  dengan perilaku pencegahan penularan schistosomiasis di Desa Mekar Sari Kabupaten Poso. Kata Kunci: Pengetahuan, Sikap, Perilaku, Schistosomiasi

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The relationship of skin integrity picture in stroke patients with the use of anti-decubitus mats at Hospital

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