Innovative Approaches in Health Science Journal
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Innovative Approaches in Health Science Journal

Effectiveness of Leaflet-Based Education for the Elderly on Knowledge of Covid-19 Prevention: Leaflet Education and COVID-19 Knowledge in the Elderly

Suardi, Suardi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Aug 2025

Abstract

Background: Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (servere Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 or SARS-coV-2). According to WHO, 2020 elderly people who are 80 years old are greatly affected by Covid 19 with a mortality rate reaching 21.9%. The purpose of the study was to see the effect of Leaflet-Based Education on the Elderly on Covid-19 Prevention Knowledge. Method: The method used is quasi experimental with a one-group pre-post tets approach. Research location in Takalar Regency, with a sample size of 32 elderly people. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Results: The results of the study, the average knowledge of Covid-19 prevention was 6.44. Meanwhile, after education the average knowledge of COVID-19 prevention was 11.53, meaning that the increase in knowledge after being given leaflet-based education was 5.09. From the analysis of the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, the value of ρ is 0.000 ≤ α (0.05). Conclusion: Conclusion on the effect of leaflet-based education on the elderly on knowledge of Covid-19 prevention in Takalar Regency.

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IAHSJ

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Other

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"Innovative Approaches in Health Science Journal" focuses on innovative approaches in health sciences. This journal is committed to presenting the latest research and scientific contributions that discuss new methods, techniques or approaches that can increase understanding and improvement in ...