<![CDATA[ABSTRAKPrevalensi pressure ulcer yang tinggi menimbulkan kerugian bagi banyak pihak dalam pelayanan perawatan akut dan jangka panjang. Tujuan penelitian: Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi hubungan sikap dan pengetahuan dengan perilaku pencegahan pressure ulcer pada mahasiswa profesi keperawatan. Metode: Penelitian ini berdesain cross sectional, melibatkan 227 sampel dengan teknik consecutive sampling. Penelitian menggunakan The Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Assessment Tool (PUKAT) 2.0, Attitude towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention (APuP), dan kuesioner perilaku yang valid dan reliabel. Analisis univariat menggunakan distribusi frekuensi menggambarkan karakteristik responden, pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku. Analisis bivariat dengan uji Fisher exact dan chi square. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar mahasiswa profesi memiliki pengetahuan masih kurang (53,7%), memiliki sikap yang baik (59%), dan sebagian besar memiliki perilaku melakukan tindakan pencegahan pressure ulcer (55,9%). Tidak ada hubungan signifikan antara pengetahuan dengan perilaku (p value = 0,071; α = 0,05), tetapi ada hubungan signifikan antara sikap dengan perilaku (p value= 0,010; α = 0,05). Diskusi: Sikap yang baik dipandang dapat menghindari terjadinya pressure ulcer. Pengetahuan tidak berpengaruh terhadap perilaku yang menandakan pengetahuan masih bersifat recall memory tentang materi yang dipelajari ketika tahap akademik. Kesimpulan: Penelitian ini merekomendasikan agar institusi pendidikan merekonstruksi kurikulum, ujian teori preklinik, dan evaluasi berkala yang dilakukan pada tahap profesi.Kata Kunci: pengetahuan, perilaku pencegahan, pressure ulcer, sikap Effects of Attitude and Knowledge on Pressure Ulcer Prevention Behavior ABSTRACTThe significant prevalence of pressure ulcers imposes detrimental consequences on various stakeholders within acute and long-term care services. Objective: This study aims to identify the correlation between attitude and knowledge with regard to pressure ulcer prevention behavior among nursing profession students. Methods: The research design employed in this study was cross-sectional, involving a sample size of 227 participants selected through the consecutive sampling technique. The data collection instruments included The Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Assessment Tool (PUKAT) 2.0, Attitude towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention (APuP) questionnaire, and validated and reliable behavior questionnaires. The univariate analysis entailed the use of frequency distribution to delineate the respondents' characteristics, knowledge levels, attitudes, and behaviors. The bivariate analysis consisted of Fisher's Exact test and Chi-square test. Results: The findings indicated that a majority of nursing profession students possess inadequate knowledge (53.7%), demonstrate positive attitudes (59%), and engage in pressure ulcer prevention behaviors to a considerable extent (55.9%). Notably, no statistically significant correlation was observed between knowledge and behavior (p-value=0.071; α=0.05); however, a significant correlation was found between attitude and behavior (p-value=0.010; α=0.05). Discussion: This study highlights the pivotal role of positive attitudes in preventing pressure ulcers. Moreover, it is suggested that knowledge has limited influence on behavior, as it primarily relies on the recollection of information acquired during the academic phase. Conclusion: This study recommends educational institutions to reconstruct their curriculum, refine pre-clinical theory examinations, and implement regular evaluations during the professional stage.Keywords: knowledge, prevention behavior, pressure ulcer, attitude]]>
