Jurnal Promkes: The Indonesian Journal of Health Promotion and Health Education
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2022): Jurnal Promkes: The Indonesian Journal of Health Promotion and Health Educatio

COVID-19 Prevention: Healthy and Clean-Living Behavior Program on Toilet Access in Tiban New Village, Batam City, Indonesia

Hengky Oktarizal (Universitas Sriwijaya)
Yuanita Windusari (Universitas Sriwijaya)
Irfannuddin Irfannuddin (Universitas Sriwijaya)
R. Kintoko Rochadi (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Ahmadi Ahmadi (Universitas Ibnu Sina)
Roni Saputra (Universitas Ibnu Sina)
Mega Gemala (Politeknik Negeri Batam)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Sep 2022

Abstract

Background: The current low level of prevention of COVID-19 is one of the severe problems in Indonesia. Healthy and Clean-Living Behavior or PHBS (Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat) program and sanitation access are some things that can be done in terms of prevention during a pandemic. New Tiban Village ranks 3rd with the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Batam City. Objective: This study aims to determine whether there was a relationship between implementing the Healthy and Clean-Living Behavior program and toilet access on the incidence of COVID-19 in New Tiban Village, Batam City, Indonesia. Methods: A quantitative analytic observational study with a total sample of 115 families. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire. The acquired data were analyzed with chi-square analysis using SPSS as the tool. Results: The results showed a significant relationship between the application of the Healthy and Clean-Living Behavior program towards COVID-19 cases p = 0.006. There was an effective relationship between toilet access towards COVID-19 cases p = 0.000. Conclusion: In this study, there was a significant relationship between applying the Healthy and Clean-Living Behavior program and toilet access toward COVID-19 with a value of α < 0.05. Recommendations for the community include always carrying out health protocols by maintaining distances and always washing hands using running water and soap after activities outside the home.

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