Kesmas: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Nasional
Vol 17, No 3 (2022): Volume 17, Issue 3, August 2022

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Students at Islamic Boarding School X toward COVID-19 Incidence in 2022

Aisyah Raisa Haninda (Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia)
Dewi Susanna (Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia)
Aria Kusuma (Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia)
Laila Fitria (Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2022

Abstract

The spread of COVID-19 can occur in various settings but most notably in gathering places. Health protocols to avoid the spread of COVID-19 may be influenced by the knowledge and attitude of individuals. This study examined the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of students at the Islamic Boarding School X in Serang City, Banten Province, Indonesia, with the COVID-19 incidence. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional study design was used. The study population consisted of 994 students, from which (via the Slovin’s formula) a minimum sample size of 285 students was obtained. Data collection was carried out using an online validated questionnaire. The data collected related to age, sex, education level, knowledge level, attitude, behavior, and the COVID-19 incidence as experienced by the respondents. The results showed that most students had low-level knowledge (71.9%), negative attitudes (51.3%), and poor behaviors (53.2%) regarding the COVID-19. Most of the students were infected by the COVID-19 (88%). Statistically, knowledge, attitude, and behavior had no significant relationship with the COVID-19 incidence (p-value>0.05). This study concludes that knowledge, attitude, and behavior are not related to the COVID-19 incidence.

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kesmas

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Public Health

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Kesmas: National Public Health Journal is on public health as discipline and practices related to preventive and promotive measures to enhance health of the public through scientific approach applying variety of technique. This focus includes area and scope such as biostatistics, epidemiology, ...