HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN MASYARAKAT DENGAN PERILAKU CUCI TANGAN SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN PENYAKIT COVID-19 RW 15 DESA CEMANI SUKOHARJO

Esti, Ayu Kusumaningrum (2021) HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN MASYARAKAT DENGAN PERILAKU CUCI TANGAN SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN PENYAKIT COVID-19 RW 15 DESA CEMANI SUKOHARJO. Diploma thesis, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Nasional.

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Abstract

Coronavirus is a virus that causes disease in humans and animals. It causes respiratory tract infections, ranging from colds to serious illnesses. This case originated from a report by China to the World Health Organization (WHO) that there were 44 acute pneumonia patients in Wuhan. One of the health protocols that is always echoed to prevent transmission of Covid-19 is washing hands, because this behavior is the basis of a healthy lifestyle. Many people have not realized the importance of washing hands for Covid-19 prevention. This study aims to determine the relationship between public knowledge and hand washing behavior as an effort to prevent Covid-19 in Cemani, Sukoharjo. This research is a non experimental research. The population is residents of RW 15, Cemani village, sukoharjo. The total sample is 181 respondents. Sampling using random sampling technique, and respondent behavior is taken using a questionnaire and analyzed using the Chi Square test. The results showed that 2 respondents had good knowledge but had poor behavior in washing their hands (1.1%). Respondents with poor knowledge but sufficient behavior were 35 respondents (18.6%). Respondents with poor knowledge but good behavior were 12 respondents (6.4%). Respondents with good knowledge but bad behavior were 1 respondent (0.5%). Respondents with good knowledge and sufficient behavior were 57 respondents (30.3%). Respondents with good knowledge and good behavior were 81 respondents (43.1%). Chi Square test on knowledge and behavior of hand washing is indicated by the value of p = 0.000 (p <0.05). This shows that there is a relationship between the knowledge variable and hand washing habits.

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