HUBUNGANTINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP MASYARAKAT DENGAN TINDAKANPEMBERANTASAN NYAMUK 3M-PLUS

Abstract

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a disease caused by Dengue virus. According to data obtained each year, the incidence of DHF has increased and there are still many people or families who suffer from DHF. This happens due to lack of knowledge and attitude of the community in the implementation of PSN 3M Plus. This study aims to determine the relationship Between Knowledge Level and Community Attitudes with 3M Plus Action in the Working Area Puskesmas Belimbing Padang City Year 2017. The type of research used is an analytical survey with cross sectional study approach. The study was conducted on Desember 5 to December 18, 2017. The number of samples from this study is 100 heads of households. Multistage Random Sampling. Data collection was done by interview, observation and questionnaire. Data analysis technique with univariate and bivariate analysis. Data is processed by computerized by Chi-Square test. Based on the results of this study, 63.0% have a high knowledge, 59.0% have a positive attitude, and 58.0% doing 3M plus PSN action. From bivariate test result there is no correlation between knowledge with action of PSN 3M Plus (p value = 0,987). And there is an attitude relationship with PSN 3M Plus (p value = 0,030). This research is expected for officers at Puskesmas Belimbing Padang City to further intensify information dissemination intensively to the community about the importance of doing PSN 3M Plus activities to prevent the happening of DHF. Keywords : Knowledge, Attitude, PSN Action 3M Plus