Studi Pengetahuan Dan Perilaku Masyarakat Terhadap Peranan Mamalia Kecil Dalam Penularan Beberapa Zoonosis Di Tamalabba Mampu, Ujung Tanah, Makasar Dan Tiban Lama, Batam

Abstract

Since Hemorrhagic Fever Renal Syndrome (HFRS) already identified in 5 harbours in Indonesia, including Makasar and Batam, it is necessary to study whether Hantavirus existed in Makasar and Batam. In addition to the laboratory findings, study on knowledge and practice of the people is important for developing appropriate intervention program. Using structured questionnaire, the knowledge and practicestudy was employed towards 191 and 200 respondents in Makasar and Batam respectively. Results showed that the knowledge on zoonotic disease of Makassar people was better than that of Batam people. But withthe better education level of Batam people, appropriate intervention will have promising result in the area