Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2021): Biomolecular and Health Science Journal

Maximizing Millennial Students Role in Combating COVID-19 Hoaxes and Myths

Astri Dewayani (Department of Anatomy, Histology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya)
Euvanggelia Dwilda Ferdinandus (Midwifery Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya)
Rizki Putra Prastio (Department of Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidisipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya)
Indah Fahmiyah (Department of Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidisipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya)
Amila Sofiah (Department of Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidisipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya)
Rodik Wahyu Indrawan (Advanced Technology and Multidisipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya)
Mochammad Nurul (Department of Business, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya)
Gagas Gayuh Aji (Department of Business, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya)
Nanda Rachmad Putra Gofur (Department of Health, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya)
Siti Khaerunnisa (Department of Physiology and Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya)
Dewi Sriani (Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya)
Yankel Sena (Department of Radiology, Oita University, Yufu)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2021

Abstract

Introduction: Since the outbreak of Corona Disease-19 (COVID-19) spreads all over the world, various ways of health attempts have been conducted. However, overflowed information intertwines with mis/disinformation could raise public anxiety and stigma-related diseases. We aimed to assess the help of the young generation of millennials and Gen-Z whom are active college students in debunking hoaxes and myths of COVID-19 into their community.Method: The selected students were given a short course on COVID-19 basic information, prevention, and circulated myths. Later, they become ambassadors and actively educated via offline and online platforms. The impact of outspread information on audiences was investigated through a qualitative survey.Result: The knowledge of students were measured by pre- and post-test within the short course. Prior knowledge showed the least understanding part was prevention and myth of COVID-19. There was a significant improvement of knowledge in post-test after receiving seminar (p=0.0002). There were 97 respondents who filled the online survey that predominantly in young adulthood age. Respondent's insight was enhanced and they likely intend to spread the actual information to their surroundings.Conclusion: Appointing student as the spokesperson for health education can raise their social responsibility. Clarifying misinformation and health behaviour could be more influential within the same sharing community. In addition, the use of various online platforms could efficiently reach massive target, especially young ages.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

BHSJ

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Public Health

Description

Bimolecular and Health Science Journal (BHSJ) is a scientific peer-reviewed medical doctor which relevant to a medical doctor and other health-related professions by the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia. BHSJ provides a forum for original article, review article, editorial, case ...