KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIOR RELATIONSHIP TO THE DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER INCIDENT IN BANJARBARU CITY, SOUTH KALIMANTAN

ABSTRACT

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an infectious disease caused by dengue virus which is transmitted through the  bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes atbopictus. Many areas in lndonesia were endemic for dengue fever, including South Kalimantan. The spread of dengue fever in South Kalimantan Province occurred in 13 (thirteen) city/district, the highest casebccurred in Banjarbaru City. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and behavior  of the community to DHF in Banjarbaru City. This descriptive research used cross sectional approach that describes the knowledge, attitudes, and community action against dengue
disease objectively. The population in this study were respondents in Banjarbaru City. Sampling was conducted by systematic random sampling. The instruments used were questionnaire and checklist sheets that have been tested for their validity and reliability. Results showed that the level of knowledge and level of community attitudes iowards dengue disease in Banjarbaru were moderate, while the actions and attitudes towards dengue disease in Banjarbaru were good.

Peneliti : Akmadi, M Rasyid Ridha, Lenie Marlinae, Dian Eka Setyaningtyas

Dipublikasikan pada : Jurnal Buski Vol 4 No 1, Juni 2012 hal 7-13

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