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Lack of Public Knowledge About the Dangers of Dengue Fever in RT 19, Sawah Lebar Baru Subdistrict, Bengkulu City Suryani, Ade Irma; Salma, Atika; Kartika, Dewi; Safitri, Devi; Hartati, Devi; Sari, Felia Novita; Sihombing, Ginna Veronica; Selviana, Indah; Sari, Nilam Kencana; Veronica, Syndi Ayu; Ningsih, Sunarti Maili; Yurnilawati, Yurnilawati; Novita, Vivin; Putri, Anisa Ika
Jurnal Inovasi Kerja Nyata Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70963/jikn.v1i2.835

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Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an infectious disease caused by the dengue virus and transmitted through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Although prevention efforts have been intensified, public awareness and understanding of DHF remain low, especially in densely populated areas such as Neighborhood Unit (RT) 19 in Sawah Lebar Baru Village, Bengkulu City. This study aims to determine the level of public understanding of DHF and the factors influencing it. The research method used was quantitative descriptive with a survey approach. Data collection was conducted through questionnaires distributed to 20 respondents. The results showed that the majority of the community had low knowledge about the causes, symptoms, transmission methods, and prevention of DHF. Lack of socialization, low education levels, and insufficient attention to environmental cleanliness were the main contributing factors. The conclusion of this study is the need to enhance public education through regular counseling programs conducted by health workers and Posyandu cadres.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat Tentang Kesehatan Lingkungan di RT 19 Kelurahan Sawah Lebar Baru Kota Bengkulu Suryani, Ade Irma; Salma, Atika; Putri, Anisa Ika; Kartika, Dewi; Safitri, Devi; Hartati, Devi; Sari, Felia Novita; Sihombing, Ginna Veronica; Selviana, Indah; Sari, Nilam Kencana; Veronica, Syndi Ayu; Ningsih, Sunarti Maili; Yurnilawati, Yurnilawati; Novita, Vivin
Jurnal Pakar Pengabdian Kesehatan Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Juni
Publisher : Utami Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70963/jppk.v1i1.281

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Environmental health is a crucial aspect in maintaining community quality of life, particularly in densely populated areas such as RT 19, Sawah Lebar Baru Village, Bengkulu. The lack of public knowledge regarding sanitation, waste management, and vector control contributes to the high risk of environment-related diseases. This Thematic Community Service Program (KKN-T) from Dehasen University Bengkulu aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental health education in improving community knowledge and practices through environmental clean-up activities, distribution of educational leaflets, health counseling, and group discussions. The results revealed that the majority of the community initially had limited knowledge about environmental health. Implemented in the RT 19 residential area, the program demonstrated significant improvement in community awareness regarding environmental cleanliness. We recommend regular implementation of this education program by health workers and Posyandu cadres to achieve a healthy and self-reliant community.