Factors Related to Covid-19 Prevention Behavior in Students at STIKES Persada Husada Indonesia

Gersiana, Agustina, Irma Nurmaisyah

Abstract

Corona virus is currently trending conversation around the world. At the beginning of 2020, the world was shocked by the spread of a new virus, namely the corona virus. It is known, the origin of this virus came from Wuhan, China. In this condition where the corona virus is circulating, STIKES Persada Husada Indonesia students must maintain a clean and healthy lifestyle (PHBS) and comply with health protocols to prevent transmission of the corona virus. This study aims to determine the factors related to Covid-19 prevention behavior in students at STIKES PHI in 2021. This research is a quantitative study with analytical methods using a Cross Sectional approach with research subjects being level I, II and III students at STIKES Persada. Husada Indonesia. The research process has been carried out in May-June 2021 at STIKES PHI Bekasi. The total population is 107 respondents and the sample is 107 respondents. The method used in sampling is saturated sample. The results showed that the average respondent was female (n=86). Respondents with good knowledge category (n=68) with positive attitude category (n=72). there is a significant relationship between sex (p-value 0.000), knowledge (p-value 0.002), attitude (p-value 0.003), and a significant relationship was found with the behavior of preventing Covid-19 transmission. The conclusion of the study is that female students tend to behave better, students with good/positive knowledge and attitudes tend to have good Covid-19 prevention behavior. It is recommended to the STIKES PHI institution to further increase counseling to students on a regular basis, and increase information media about preventing the transmission of Covid-19 to increase students' knowledge and attitudes towards preventing Covid-19.