Global Medical and Health Communication
Vol 11, No 1 (2023)

Implementation of Clean and Healthy Lifestyles and Social-Physical Distancing by Indonesian Students During the New Normal of Covid-19 Pandemic

Kiki Kristiandi (Study Program of Food Agroindustry, Department of Agribusiness, Politeknik Negeri Sambas, Sambas)
Andi Eka Yunianto (Study Program of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Siliwangi, Tasikmalaya)
Windi Indah Fajar Ningsih (Study Program of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sriwijaya, Ogan Ilir)
Eliza Eliza (Department of Nutrition, Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Palembang, Palembang)
Sanya Anda Lusiana (Department of Nutrition, Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Jayapura, Jayapura)
Putri Aulia Arza (Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Andalas, Padang)
Ahmad Faridi (Department of Nutrition, Departmen of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka, Jakarta Selatan)
Emy Yuliantini (Department of Nutrition, Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Bengkulu, Bengkulu)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2023

Abstract

Applying a clean and healthy lifestyle is one of the measures to prevent the massive transmission of COVID-19. This study aimed to determine the application of a clean and healthy lifestyle and social-physical distancing carried out by Indonesian students during the new normal of COVID-19. This research was conducted in June 2020 with a cross-sectional study approach, with the number of respondents being 5,924 students in Indonesia. The technique of filling out the questionnaire was done online by Google Forms. Furthermore, respondents would be asked to fill in the available consent letter and answer questions. Based on the results, most respondents were female students with majors in health (3,982 respondents) from undergraduate study programs (2,529 respondents). The place of residence during the pandemic was staying home with the family (2,715 respondents). A clean and healthy lifestyle involves several variables. Those were included touching eyes, nose, and mouth; using hand sanitizer; keeping a mask; opening the door with elbows; touching public equipment; shaking hands; touching with family; washing hands with soap; cleaning; changing clothes; washing masks; personal equipment; and washing hands directly after arrival had a significant relationship, with p<0.005, and p<0.002 for soaking clothes was also significantly related. Therefore, the clean and healthy lifestyle conducted by respondents could be undergone improvement. Also, respondents did not follow the health protocols, which might trigger COVID-19 transmission.

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Journal Info

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gmhc

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Dentistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Nursing Public Health

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Global Medical and Health Communication is a journal that publishes research articles on medical and health published every 4 (four) months (April, August, and December). Articles are original research that needs to be disseminated and written in English. Subjects suitable for publication include ...