KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICES AND INFORMATION NEEDS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN INDONESIA

Hastuti, Siti Kurnia Widi KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICES AND INFORMATION NEEDS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN INDONESIA. [Artikel Dosen]

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Abstract

Introduction: In the absence of vaccines and specific drugs, prevention effort has been
attributed as the primary control mechanism of COVID-19. Knowledge, attitude, and
practice are used to determine the current situation and formulate appropriate control
interventions as well as risk communication. This study, therefore, aims to assess knowledge,
attitude, practice and information needs about COVID-19 in Indonesian society.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey in the third week of
August 2020. Purposive and random sampling was used to select the respondents. People with
a minimum age of 18 years and residing in Indonesia were allowed to participate in this study.
The survey was conducted with an online questionnaire that spread on several platforms such as
WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook by distributing the link and continuous chain messages on
that platform. Data were analysed using descriptive, chi-square and logistic regression test.
Results: A total of 816 respondents were included in this study. In general, public knowledge
about COVID-19 was sufficient, but some topic areas were still low. Most people had
a positive attitude about the COVID-19, but they provided a negative response to government
policies. Most of the community has taken preventive measures for COVID-19.
However, some behaviours received a low percentage. Information about how to prevent
COVID-19 was the most wanted information during this pandemic. Social media was
a favourite source of information, with the most popular type of visualisation was a table
containing numbers. Age and education were significantly associated with knowledge. Some
attitudes were affected by age and occupation scope. Gender and health insurance ownership
significantly associated with preventive measures.
Conclusion: This research highlights the importance of providing valid, effective, efficient,
and continuous information to the public through appropriate channels to increase understanding
about COVID-19 precautions.
Keywords: COVID-19, KAP, information needs, information-seeking behaviour

Item Type:	Artikel Dosen
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Divisi / Prodi:	Faculty of Public Health (Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat) > S1-Science in Public Health (S1-Kesehatan Masyarakat)
Depositing User:	SKM, MPH Siti Kurnia Widi Hastuti
Date Deposited:	18 Apr 2023 14:49
Last Modified:	18 Apr 2023 14:49
URI:	http://eprints.uad.ac.id/id/eprint/43030

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