EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING RAPID TEST AS A SUPPORT OF THE RESULTS OF THE COVID-19 DIAGNOSIS

Abstract

COVID-19, a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, has become a concern of public emergencies around the world. Originating in Wuhan, China has spread globally so rapidly that it can cause millions of deaths worldwide. The purpose and objective of this research is to determine the effectiveness of using the Rapid test in supporting the results of a Covid-19 diagnosis. The study sample described 233 people, with categories OTG, ODP, PDP or Confirm, who were taken from March 2020-June 2020. Although the diagnosis of acute patients with PCR-swabs has become the gold standard in diagnosing Covid-19, it is also necessary to have a Rapid antibody test blood) in the assessment of cases and antibody responses to specific groups of individuals. In this study, a specific SARS-CoV-2 early detection rapid test (within 15 minutes) was obtained. The results showed a sensitivity of 15.33% and a specificity of 51.19% based on the results of the Rapid test for antibodies (blood) to the Rapid test antigen (swab / PCR), although many negative results were found in the first week after infection . In addition, data analysis was also carried out using the Three-Box Method to understand understanding of the knowledge, actions and actions of respondents in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era. The findings of this research are that knowledge is in good category, attitude is in high category and action is in good category. data analysis was also carried out using the Three-Box Method to understand understanding of the knowledge, actions and actions of respondents in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era. The findings of this research are that knowledge is in good category, attitude is in high category and action is in good category. data analysis was also carried out using the Three-Box Method to understand understanding of the knowledge, actions and actions of respondents in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era. The findings of this research are that knowledge is in good category, attitude is in high category and action is in good category.