Abstract
Schoolchildren’s could play a strategic role dengue control behavior in Semarang City. This study purposed to analyze the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of students with dengue vector control behavior in order to increase school community participation for dengue prevention. This was a descriptive analytic study with cross sectional design. Data collection conducted from August to October 2011. The population was SD/MI students Grade 5 in Tembalang sub-District, Semarang City, Central Java Province. The number of samples were 306 students which was choosed using multistage sampling method.The independent variable was knowledge and attitudes, while dependent variable was students’ behavior in dengue vector control. Results showed no correlation between knowledge and attitudes as well as knowledge and behavior. Attitude proved to be significantly associated with students’ vector control behavior. Health education was recommended given to students to give knowledge about mosquito lifecycle and dengue vector control efforts. Teacher aapproach as a model of good behavior in PHBS could be applied to improve the quality of vector control behavior at elementary school students.
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