Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy
Vol. 4 No. 1: MARCH 2024

Community Behavior to Prevent Covid-19 and its Associated Factors in North Parigi District

Wartana, I Kadek (Unknown)
Kolupe, Veni Mornalita (Unknown)
Fajrah, Sitti (Unknown)
Rikwan, Rikwan (Unknown)
Gustini, Gustini (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Mar 2024

Abstract

Introduction: The Spread of Covid-19 can be prevented by implementing Covid-19 prevention behavior. This research aims to analyze factors related to covid-19 prevention behavior in the community. Methods: This research was an observational analytical study with a cross sectional design approach in North Parigi District from July until December 2022. Variables in this study include age, gender, occupation, income, education, health insurance, history of covid-19 infection, history of covid-19 vaccination and behavior to prevent covid-19. Sample in this study was 120 people taken by simple random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis utilizing the Chi Square test. Ethical approval was obtained from Health Polytechnis of Palu, Ministry of Health Indonesia, Number: 0089/KEPK-KPK/VI/2022. Results: The results of this study demonstrated that there was a relationship between age (p=0.000), occupation (p=0.001), history of covid-19 infection and behavior to prevent covid-19. Conclusion: This study concludes that there was a significant relationship between age, occupation, history of covid-19 infection and behavior to prevent covid-19. therefore, the community and health workers can work together, support each other, and follow the guidelines to create a saver and healthier environment from covid-19 for all.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jphp

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy is an national, peer-reviewed journal. It publishes original papers, reviews and short reports on all aspects of the science, philosophy, and practice of public health. It is aimed at all public health practitioners and researchers and those who manage and ...