The relationship between knowledge and attitude with dengue hemorrhagic fever prevention measures in Taratara Village, West Tomohon Sub-District, Tomohon
Keywords:
: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Prevention, knowledge, attitudes, actionsAbstract
Background: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and is still a health problem in Taratara Village, which in 2024 recorded 115 cases. Community knowledge and attitudes play a role in shaping preventive measures. Objective: To determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes with dengue prevention measures in Taratara Village, West Tomohon District.
Aim: To determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes with dengue prevention measures in Taratara Village, West Tomohon District.
Methods: This study used a quantitative analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample amounted to 95 respondents who were selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using the Chi-Square test.
Results: The majority of respondents had good knowledge (80%) and good attitudes (55.8%). However, most showed poor preventive measures (62.1%). The bivariate test showed no significant relationship between knowledge and action (p = 0.139) or between attitude and action (p = 0.415).
Conclusion: The knowledge and attitude of the community is relatively good, but optimal dengue prevention measures have not been followed. Increased environmental support and community-based pemberantasan sarang nyamuk activities are needed.
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