Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan Tentang Dengue dengan Perilaku Pencegahan pada Masyarakat di Kelurahan Tegal Sari Mandala II Kecamatan Medan Denai Kota Medan

Abstract

Introduction. Dengue is a tropical infection disease caused by the dengue virus transmitted through Aedes mosquito bites. Nowadays, Indonesia as a tropical country is an endemic area for dengue throughout its territory, including Medan. The increase in the number of dengue cases every year has led to the emergence of various dengue prevention strategy programs that require active community participation. Knowledge is one of the factors that influences the formation of preventive behavior. Objective. To analyze the relationship between level of knowledge and dengue prevention behavior in Tegal Sari Mandala II Village, Medan Denai District, Medan City. Method. This research is an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional approach conducted in August 2024. The population of this research is the people of Tegal Sari Mandala II Village with a sample of 131 people. Primary data was gathered through interviews using a structured questionnaire and the sampling technique was carried out using consecutive sampling. Data analysis was carried out using the chi-square test. Results and Discussion. The research results showed that the majority of respondents had a very good level of knowledge (59.5%) and sufficient preventive behavior (42.7%). Bivariate analysis of the relationship between knowledge and dengue prevention behavior showed that p value=0.007 (p<0.05) and POR=0,321. Conclusion. There is a relationship between the level of knowledge and dengue prevention behavior. Cross-sector and cross-program collaboration is needed in an effort to increase knowledge and prevent dengue.