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Relationship between Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers on Prevention of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in Children in the Work Area of the Kawatuna Health Center Badariati, Badariati; Sino, Nur Amelia
Journal of Health and Nutrition Research Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022)
Publisher : Media Publikasi Cendekia Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56303/jhnr.v1i1.16

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Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a viral infectious disease transmitted by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito as the main vector and Aedes Albopictus as a potential vector. The knowledge and attitudes of a mother become a benchmark for the mother's awareness of preventing transmission. Efforts to prevent transmission need to be made to reduce the risk of this disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge and mothers’ attitudes regarding the prevention of dengue fever in children in the work area of the Kawatuna Health Center 2022. The research method used was quantitative using a cross-sectional approach with a population of 35 mothers with children 6-12 years old and the sample used was 25. respondents. The measuring instrument in this study is a questionnaire and the analysis used in univariate and bivariate analysis. The results showed that the level of knowledge of the respondents in the good category, namely 22 respondents (88%), and for attitudes, namely there were 20 respondents (80%) who had a positive attitude, and there was a significant relationship between the level of knowledge of mothers' attitudes about preventing dengue fever in children. 6-12 years old in the work area of the Kawatuna Health Center with a p-value of 0.001 <0.05. Mothers in the work area of the Kawatuna Health Center are in the independent category, and have a positive attitude, and there is a significant relationship between the level of knowledge and the attitude of mothers toward preventing dengue fever
PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN MEMPENGARUHI PERILAKU MENCUCI TANGAN YANG BENAR PADA ANAK USIA SEKOLAH DASAR DI SDN INPRES 2 KAWATUNA KOTA PALU Hasnidar; Cahya Jalu Putra, Windu Unggun; Badariati; Singkali, Dina Palayukan; Lanimpa, Ardiansyah A
JURNAL PENELITIAN TERAPAN KESEHATAN Vol 11 No 2 (2024): JURNAL PENELITIAN TERAPAN KESEHATAN
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33088/jptk.v11i2.868

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Background: Health education aims to encourage or influence individuals, groups, families, and communities to adopt healthier behaviors. Proper handwashing practices are shaped by several factors, including knowledge, attitude, and motivation. Objective: To assess the impact of health education on proper handwashing behavior among elementary school children at SD Negeri Inpres 2 Kawatuna, Palu City. Method: This study used a quantitative approach with a Quasi-Experimental Design, specifically a pretest-posttest design without a control group. The sampling technique involved a total of 17 respondents. Data was collected via questionnaires and analyzed using the paired sample T-test. Results: The study revealed that, prior to health education, 82.4% of class V and VI students at SD Negeri Inpres 2 Kawatuna displayed poor handwashing behavior. After receiving health education, 88.2% of the students demonstrated good handwashing practices. A significant effect of health education was observed, as indicated by a P value of 0.000 (P < 0.05), meaning the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (H1) was accepted, Conclusion: There is a significant impact of health education on proper handwashing behavior in elementary school children at SD Negeri Inpres 2 Kawatuna, as demonstrated by improvements from the pre-test to the post-test. Keywords: Health Education, Proper Handwashing Behavior