Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2021)

Risk Factors for COVID-19 Infection in Rural Areas: A Cross-Sectional Study in Tegal District

Siti Putri Nur Kholifah (State University of Semarang)
Mahalul Azam (State University of Semarang)
Muhamad Zakki Saefurrohim (State University of Semarang)

Article Info

Publish Date
16 Jul 2021

Abstract

Background: Although the COVID-19 outbreak initially occurred in urban residents, it eventually reached rural and remote communities. There have not been many studies of risk factors for COVID-19 infection in people in rural areas. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with the incidence of COVID-19 infection in rural areas, Tegal Regency.Subjects dan Method: This was a cross-sectional study, conducted on 114 patients who visited the health center from 1 June to 30 July 2020 (time restrictions on social activities). The depen

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Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health
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jepublichealth

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Universitas Sebelas Maret

Subject

Public Health

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