Journal of Social Research
Vol. 4 No. 9 (2025): Journal of Social Research

The Relationship Between Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Mask Usage Compliance Among High School Students at State High School 3 Cibinong as a Prevention Measure Against COVID-19

Exaudi Dita Eirene (Universitas Gunadarma, Indonesia)
Evi Maryam (Universitas Gunadarma, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Aug 2025

Abstract

Corona Virus Disease 2019 spread rapidly throughout the world until WHO declared Covid-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on January 30, 2020. Covid-19 can spread through droplets of respiratory secretions from people infected with Covid-19, and the droplets remain infectious when floating in the air. Therefore, the use of masks as one of the preventive measures against Covid-19 is very important. This research aimed to determine and understand the relationship between knowledge and attitudes toward compliance with the use of masks in SMA Negeri 3 Cibinong students for the prevention of Covid-19. This research was an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional research design and a sample of 168 people. Primary data collection was conducted using a questionnaire. Data processing was conducted using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis with data analysis using the chi-square test. Data obtained from 147 students (87.5%) indicated high knowledge of mask use in preventing COVID-19, 148 students (88.1%) demonstrated an attitude supporting mask use in preventing COVID-19, and 122 students (72.6%) consistently used masks as a preventive measure against COVID-19. Statistically, there was a relationship between knowledge and adherence to the use of masks in the prevention of Covid-19 with a p-value of 0.001 and there was a relationship between attitudes toward compliance with the use of masks as prevention of Covid-19 with a p-value of 0.000. Attitude is the most influential variable in compliance with mask use for the prevention of Covid-19.

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ijsr

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Humanities Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Social Sciences

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The Journal of Social Research is a double blind peer-reviewed academic journal and open access to social and scientific fields. The journal is published monthly by International Journal Labs. The Journal of Social Research provides a means for sustained discussion of relevant issues that fall ...