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Community Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Filariasis: Insights from Papua, Indonesia Togodly, Arius; Sinaga, Evi; Kardi, Ipa Sari; Putra, Miftah Fariz Prima
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN Vol 23 No 3 (2025): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
Publisher : Research and Community Service Unit, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/infokes.Vol23.Iss3.2010

Abstract

The rising incidence of filariasis cases necessitates heightened vigilance, particularly given the limited public awareness about this disease. This study aims to explore community knowledge and attitudes regarding filariasis in Jayawijaya Regency, Papua. Utilizing a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, the research population comprised all household heads in Itanggen Village, Wolo District. A total of 34 household heads participated as informants, representing each family unit. Data collection employed structured questionnaires followed by in-depth interviews. Findings revealed that 3 filariasis cases was found, accounting for 38.2% (n=13) of respondents demonstrated good knowledge about filariasis, while 61.8% (n=21) showed inadequate understanding. Regarding preventive attitudes, 55.9% (n=19) exhibited positive attitudes toward filariasis prevention, whereas 44.1% (n=15) displayed less favorable attitudes. However, there was no significant relationship between community knowledge and filariasis case (p value=0.729). Also, there was no significant relationship between community attitude and filariasis incident (p value=0.830). These results highlight critical gaps in filariasis knowledge despite moderately positive preventive attitudes, suggesting the need for targeted health education interventions in this endemic region. The study provides valuable baseline data for public health planning in Papua's filariasis control programs.                      
Co-Authors Adelia, Syarifa Agnes Supraptiwi Rahayu Agus Zainuri Akhmad Kadir Aleda Mawena Ansar CS Arius Togodly Astini Asri Awantano, Jems R. Rikson Ayub Permenas Konsub Kapitarauw Babingga, Hariyanto Budi Kristanto Budi Kristanto CS, Ansar Daniel Womsiwor Daniel Womsiwor Daniel Womsiwor Dewi Nurhidayah Dwipa, Bhakti Saka Ermelinda Yersin Putri Larung Ermelinda Yersin Putri Larung Eva Sinaga Eva Sinaga Eva Sinaga Eva Sinaga EVA SINAGA Fitrine Christiane Abidjulu Fransisca B Batticaca Fredika Novela Usior Friska Sari Gracia Sinaga Friska Sari Gracia Sinaga Gandinni, Nanda Aprilia Gerdha Kristina Ivony Numberi I Putu Eka Wijaya Putra I Putu Eka Wijaya Putra Ibrahim Ibrahim Ibrahim Ibrahim Ibrahim Ikhsan Ikhsan Indra Yudistira Ipa Sari Kardi Irfan Deny Oktavian Irfan Deny Oktavian Islam, Syahrizal Jems R. Awantano John Toding Padang Johni J Numberi Juliant Salsabillah Nugroho Junalia Muhammad Kurdi Kurdi Kurdi Kurdi Kurdi KUSTIAWAN, ANDRI ARIF Larung, Ermelinda Yersin Putri Ledoh, Cartika Candra Lewier, Meilani Paulina Mandosir, Yohanis M. Mangolo, Ewendi W. Mantiri, Grace Janice Martha Meilani Paulina Lewier Mia, Chirtitia Miftah Fariz Prima Putra Miftah Fariz Putra Monika Gultom Mulait, Carles Sari Nasruddin Nasruddin Nasruddin Nasruddin Nasruddin Nova F. Rumaropen Numberi, Gerdha Ivony Kristina Oscar Oswald O. Wambrauw Pigome, Ami Cristina Priskilla Irene Sahureka Raihan Ramadhan Abdullah Ramadhani, Yulia Cinta Remuz MB Kmurawak Rodhi Rusdianto Hidayat Rosmin M. Tingginehe Saharuddin Ita Samal, Asmathil Bari Samuel Piter Irab Samuel Piter Irab Sarni Rante Allo Bela Sartika Sinaga Selpianus Dimi Semuel Piter Irab Sinaga, Dewi Oktavia Sirampun, Elsi Siska Sinaga Soleh Solahuddin Soleh Solahuddin Suharjana . Suriani Korwa Sutoro . Sutoro Sutoro Syahruddin Syahruddin Syamsul Arifin Tery Wanena Togodly, Arius Trajanus Laurens Jembise Tri Setyo Guntoro Untung Muhdiarto Wahyu Indra Bayu Watiningsih, Rita Welly Lokollo Widiyanto Widiyanto Wigati Yektiningtyas Yekti Wirawanni Yohanis Manfred Mandosir Yos Wandik Yulia Citra Ramadhani Yulis Tianingsih Yunita Kaitana Yunita Kristina