The Relationship between Knowledge & Attitude and the Ownership of Healthy Toilets in Drien Kipah Village, Southwest Aceh Regency

Abstract

The ownership of healthy toilets is a fundamental aspect of sanitation that should be universally embraced by all households. Data obtained from the Health Office of Southwest Aceh Regency, specifically from the Bineh Krueng Community Health Center, reveals that only 41.05% of households possess healthy toilets. This study aims to investigate the factors influencing the ownership of healthy toilets in Drien Kipah Village, Southwest Aceh Regency. This study employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design, analyzing a population of 112 households. 32 households were selected using the simple random sampling technique as per Slovin’s formula. Data collection was conducted through primary means, utilizing questionnaires. Furthermore, the analysis of the data involved both univariate and bivariate methods, employing the chi-squared test to discern relationships. The findings underscore that knowledge (p-value = 0.000), attitude (p-value = 0.000), education (p-value = 0.000), income (p-value = 0.006), and support from healthcare workers (p-value = 0.000) significantly correlate with the ownership of healthy toilets in Drien Kipah Village, Southwest Aceh District.