Knowledge on home management of diarrhea among caregivers of children below five years with diarrhea in Ngandu Location, Nyeri County, Kenya

Background: To prevent dehydration and malnutrition in children with diarrhea, it is important they get good management at home. The caregivers should commence home remedies immediately before they seek medical advice. This study assessed the level of knowledge on home management of diarrhea among caregivers of children below five years with diarrhea.Methods: This research applied descriptive cross-sectional study design. The current study was a household survey targeting caregivers of children below five years with diarrhea. The Cochran's sample size formula was used to calculate a sample size of 345 respondents. Purposive sampling was used to recruit respondents in the study. The study employed a researcher- administered semi-structured questionnaire and use of a checklist. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used in the analysis.Results: The study found that that slightly above half 52.2% (n=180) of the respondents had low knowledge on management of diarrhea. There was a significant relationship (χ2=4.044, df=1, p<0.044) between respondent’s’ level of education and knowledge of home management of diarrhea. Cross tabulation showed that 60.2% of those who had low education also had low knowledge.Conclusions: The study concluded that the level of knowledge on home management of diarrhea among caregivers of children below five years with diarrhea was low. Level of education was a significant predictor of knowledge whereby low knowledge was associated with low education. The study recommends enhanced education of mothers on home management of diarrhea by nurses.

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Relationship with the Regularity of Visits Complications of Hypertension in Patients more than 45 years old

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi ◽

10.20473/jbe.v2i1.2014.24-33 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 24

Author(s):

Wahyu Wijayanto ◽

Prijono Satyabakti

Keyword(s):

Health Center ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Centers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hypertensive Patients ◽

Excessive Consumption ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Cross Tabulation ◽

Hypertension Knowledge ◽

The Relationship

ABSTRACTHypertension being a risk factor for the entrance of various degenerative diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke and other vascular Penyait. One factor that may increase the risk of hypertension one of them is poor lifestyle such as smoking, excessive consumption of salt in the diet and lack of exercise. This study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge about the relationship with the regularity of visits Complications of Hypertension Hypertension in Patients 45 years of age at the Tembok Dukuh health center at Surabaya. The study was an observational cross-sectional study design. Sample size were 48 people that hypertensive patients more than 45 years old who were treated at the Tembok Dukuh health center. Independent variables, namely knowledge about the complications of hypertension patients and dependent variable is the regularity of visits to theTembok Dukuh health center patients with hypertension Data analysis using the crosstab tes The results with cross-tabulation (crosstab) can be seen as many as 30 people from 48 respondents have less knowledge and affect the regularity of visits to the Tembok Dukuh health center. The conclusion can be drawn that most hypertensive patients more than 45 years old whose came to Tembok Dukuh health centers has less knowledge about hypertension complications that result in hypertensive patients regularity of visits decreasedKeyword : hypertension, knowledge, regularity of visits

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Salud sexual reproductiva en estudiantes universitarios: conocimientos y prácticas

Revista Ciencia y Cuidado ◽

10.22463/17949831.1233 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 58

Author(s):

Ivett Adriana Herrera-Zuleta ◽

Jonathan Fernando Reyes-Salazar ◽

Katherine Patricia Rojas-Velasco ◽

Magda Lizeth Tipán ◽

Carlos Andrés Torres-López ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sexual Life ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Unknown Variance ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Para Determinar ◽

Quantitative Descriptive

Objetivo: Describir el conocimiento y las prácticas relacionadas con la Salud Sexual y Reproductiva en los estudiantes de una Universidad del Suroccidente Colombiano. Materiales y métodos: Investigación cuantitativa, descriptiva, prospectiva de corte transversal; se realizó con estudiantes matriculados en I y II semestre en el primer periodo académico 2016; el cálculo de la muestra se obtuvo utilizando la fórmula de varianza desconocida y población total conocida (3.489), obteniendo un tamaño de muestra de 415 estudiantes. Se utilizó un instrumento tipo encuesta estructurada elaborada a partir del formato de consejería del programa de salud sexual y reproductiva universitario. Los datos se procesaron a través de Excel y el paquete estadístico SPSS versión 22, para determinar la significación de la asociación se utilizó la prueba Chi cuadrado con una confiabilidad de 95%. Resultados: En la población estudiada se encontró un predominio masculino del 50,7%, la edad promedio fue de 19 años, encontrando que el 81% están en una etapa de adolescencia tardía, el 62% tiene un nivel de conocimientos deficientes sobre salud sexual y reproductiva, el 78% inicio vida sexual con edad promedio de 16 años, un gran porcentaje de estos estudiantes tienen entre 1 y 3 compañeros(as) sexuales al año. El 70% utilizó condón en su primera relación sexual y el 12,3% de la población utilizó la píldora de emergencia. Conclusiones: El nivel de conocimiento acerca de salud sexual y reproductiva es deficiente. La mayoría de los estudiantes encuestados utilizan al menos un método de planificación familiar en sus relaciones sexuales.Palabras clave: Sexualidad, Salud reproductiva, estudiantes, conocimientos y prácticas en salud.Sexual and reproductive health in university students: beyond knowledge andpractices AbstractObjective: To describe the knowledge and practices related to Sexual and Reproductive Health in the students of a University of the Suroccidente Colombiano. Materials and methods: Quantitative descriptive prospective cross-sectional study; was carried out in students enrolled in I and II semester in the first academic period 2016; the calculation of the sample was obtained using the formula of unknown variance and known total population (3,489), obtaining a sample size of 415 students. A structured survey-type instrument was developed based on the counseling format of the university's sexual and reproductive health program. Data were processed through Excel and the SPSS version 22 statistical package, to determine the significance of the association was used Chi square test with a reliability of 95%. Results: A male prevalence of 50.7% was found in the study population, the mean age was 19 years, and 81% were in the late teens, 62% had a poor level of knowledge about sexual health and reproductive, 78% start sexual life with average age of 16 years, a large percentage of these students have between 1 and 3 sexual partners a year. Seventy percent used a condom at their first sexual intercourse and 12.3% of the population used the emergency pill. Conclusions: The level of knowledge about sexual and reproductive health is deficient. Most students surveyed use at least one method of family planning in their sexual relationships.Saúde sexual reprodutiva em estudantes universitários: conhecimentos e práticasSumario Objetivos: Descrever os conhecimentos e práticas relacionados com a saúde sexual e reprodutiva em estudantes de uma Universidado sudoeste Colombiano. Materiais e Métodos: A pesquisa quantitativa transversal descritiva prospectiva; foi realizado em estudantes matriculados em I e II, semestre 2016; cálculo da amostra foi obtida utilizando a fórmula de variância desconhecida e a população total conhecido (3489), obtendo-se um tamanho de amostra de 415 estudantes. Foi utilizado um tipo de instrumento de pesquisa estruturada. Os dados foram processados pelo pacote estatístico Excel versão 2010 e SPSS versão 22, para determinar o significado do teste foram utilizados do qui-quadrado de associação com uma confiabilidade de 95%. Resultados: Na população estudada predominância do sexo masculino de 50,7%, a idade média dos alunos era de 19 anos, descobrindo que 81% estão em uma fase de adolescência tardia, 62% têm um nível de conhecimentos regulares saúde sexual e reprodutiva, 78% inicio vida sexual com uma idade média de 16 anos, uma grande porcentagem desses estudantes estão entre 1 e 3 parceiro (s) ano sexual. 70% usam preservativo em sua primeira relação sexual e 12,3% da população usava a pílula de emergência. Conclusões: O nível de conhecimento sobre a saúde sexual e reprodutiva é regular. A maioria dos estudantes pesquisados usar pelo menos um método de planejamento familiar em suas relações sexuais.Palavras-chave: Gestão de terapia de medicação, diagnóstico, enfermeiros, pediatria

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Nurses knowledge and practice regarding oxytocin administration during first stage labor in maternity ward of teaching hospital

Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences ◽

10.3126/jpahs.v7i2.31131 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 103-111

Author(s):

Bhagabati Lohani

Keyword(s):

Pearson Correlation ◽

Good Practice ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Staff Nurses ◽

Maternity Ward ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: Oxytocin is commonly used for induction of labor. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice regarding oxytocin administration during the first stage of labor in maternity ward. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses of maternity ward of Patan Hospital, Nepal. Data was collected by using self-administered structured questionnaire for the knowledge assessment. Observation checklist was used to record the practice. Descriptive and inferential data analysis was done by SPSS version 16.The association and correlation between variables were measured by chi-square and Pearson correlation coefficient respectively. Result: Out of 31 nurse participants, majority (87.1%) had good knowledge and showed moderately good practice (in 70%) regarding oxytocin administration. The correlation between knowledge and practice on use of oxytocin among the staff nurses had positive relationship(r=0.051). Conclusion: Majority of nurses had good level of knowledge and moderate level of practice on use of oxytocin.

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Knowledge of antenatal care among mothers of infants in rural area of Belagavi: a cross sectional study

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20195065 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (11) ◽

pp. 4838

Author(s):

Pragya Sinha ◽

Praveena R. Gunagi ◽

R. G. Viveki ◽

Manjunath Kamble ◽

Sunanda Halki

Keyword(s):

Antenatal Care ◽

Rural Area ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Systematic Sampling ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is the care given to pregnant women for safe pregnancy and healthy babies. It is the most effective health intervention for preventing maternal morbidity and mortality. Health knowledge is an important element which enables women to be aware of their health status and promotes service utilization which further improves the health of the beneficiaries. This study was conducted among mothers of rural area of Belagavi with an objective to determine the level of knowledge related to ANC and the factors associated with the same.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in February-April 2018 among mothers who had delivered within one year from date of study and who had registered and availed antenatal services in field practice area of Department of Community Medicine, BIMS, Belagavi. Sample size was calculated as 161. Mothers were selected using systematic sampling. Data was collected after obtaining an informed, written consent from the participants and was compiled, tabulated and analysed in MS Excel. The results are presented as percentage and proportions and chi square test has been applied.Results: 50% participants had fair knowledge regarding ANC. The level of knowledge was found to be statistically significant with employment status and BPL status.Conclusions: The study found adequate knowledge among majority of mothers.

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Knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health among adolescents in higher secondary school

Journal of Chitwan Medical College ◽

10.3126/jcmc.v7i3.23692 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 35-41

Author(s):

Kopila Shrestha ◽

Shanti Awale

Keyword(s):

Standard Deviation ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Background: Adolescent reproductive health is one of the component of the reproductive health. It is most important issue in the world. Reproductive capability is taking place at an earlier age and adolescents are indulging in risk taking behaviors day by day. The objective of this study is to assess knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health among adolescents. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Kathmandu valley to assess the knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health among adolescents. Total of 200 respondents were selected through non-probability purposive sampling technique. Self-administered written questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics such as Chi-square test. Results: The findings revealed that most of the respondents had knowledge regarding transmission and protection of HIV/AIDS and STIs but still some respondents had misconception regarding it. The statistical analysis revealed that the total mean knowledge score with standard deviation was 45.02±8.674. Nearly half of the respondents (49.5%) had moderate level of knowledge, followed by inadequate level of knowledge 29.5% and adequate level of knowledge 21.0% regarding sexual and reproductive health. There was statistically significant association of level of knowledge with area of residence (p-value 0.002). Conclusion: Nearly half of the respondents possess some knowledge about sexual and reproductive health but still effective educational intervention is required to increase their knowledge.

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FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN KECELAKAAN KERJA (Studi Pada Tenaga Kerja Bagian Produksi PT. Arto Metal Internasional Sidoarjo)

GEMA LINGKUNGAN KESEHATAN ◽

10.36568/kesling.v11i2.190 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Havilia Ayu Haznany ◽

Winarko .

Keyword(s):

Occupational Injuries ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Workplace Accidents ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

The Relationship

PT Arto Metal International is one of the metal components manufacturers, where theproduction processes are using machinaries which its operations may lead to accidents. One ofthe effects that can be caused by the production machines might happen if workers are notcareful, they might got pinched by plong engine, etched plates and exposed debris grams.Therefore, this study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of workplaceaccidents in this company.The methods used in this study were analytical methods, because this researchexamined the relationship between 2 (two) variables. Based on its times, this study wascategorized as cross-sectional study, due to variables such as risk factors and effect factorswere observed at the same time. Sampling technique was done by simple random sampling,and analysis was used to determine the relationship between 2 (two) variables using Chi Square.The results showed that employees injured at workplace as much as 94.3%. Theresults of analysis of Chi - Square showed that there were four variables significantlyassociated with the incidence of workplace accidents, they were the use of PPD to theincidence of occupational injuries (p value = 0.025), the level of knowledge to the incidence ofoccupational injuries (p value = 0.047), the ages to the incidence of occupational injuries (pvalue 0.025) and the length of services to the incidence of occupational injuries (p value0.005).Therefore, it is suggested that the company perform incident controlling actionswhether technically, administratively as well as adding a number of Personal ProtectiveDevices (PPD) for workers so that all workers can use it while working.Keywords: Workplace Accident, Personal Protective Devices

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Hubungan antara Tingkat Pengetahuan dan Sikap dengan Tindakan Pencegahan Penyakit Rabies pada Warga di Wilayah Puskesmas Kuta II

Smart Medical Journal ◽

10.13057/smj.v1i1.24184 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 18

Author(s):

Ni Kadek Ayu Septiani Sarjana ◽

Arsita Eka Prasetyawati ◽

Dyah Ratna Budiani

Keyword(s):

Disease Prevention ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

The Relationship

Introduction: Rabies is a disease of animals (usually vertebrate) which is zoonotic (transmissible to humans). Rabies occurs in 24 out of the 34 provinces of Indonesia. Rabies is caused by a virus in the Family: Rhabdivoridae, Genus: Lyssavirus. Control the dog population and dog vaccination is effective and economical method to prevent the incidences of rabies in humans. This study aims to investigate the relationship between level of knowledge and attitude to the practice in prevention rabies infection in residents lived in area covered by Puskesmas Kuta II.Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study and carried out by simple random sampling of 96 residents in the area of Puskesmas Kuta II. In this study, the independent variables are knowledge of and attitudes towards rabies disease while the dependent variable is the practice to prevent rabies infection in human. Data were collected by a questionnaire-based interview. Analyses were then carried out using the chi-square (x2) followed by multivariate analysis using multiple logistic regressions.Results: This study showed that knowledge has a significant relationship with practice for rabies disease prevention (p = 0.013; OR 4.240; 95% CI 1.352 up to 13.296). Attitude has a significant positive relationship with the value of practice for rabies disease prevention (p = 0.015; OR 3.073; 95% CI 1.233 up to 7.627). The combined effect of knowledge and attitudes to practice for rabies prevention were approximately 20.90% (Negerkerke R square = 0.209).Conclusions: There was a significant relationship between knowledge and attitudes with the practice for rabies disease prevention in residents in the area of Puskesmas Kuta II, the higher level of knowledge and improved attitudes will improve practice for rabies disease prevention amongst residents in the area of Puskesmas Kuta II. Key words: Rabies; Rabies; Preventio; Knowledge; Attitude; Practice

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Faktor-faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Tingkat Pengetahuan Wanita Usia Subur Tentang “SADARI” di Nagari Painan

Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas ◽

10.25077/jka.v5i3.604 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Vitro Darma Yusra ◽

Rizanda Machmud ◽

Yenita Yenita

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Influential Factor ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Education ◽

Infertile Women ◽

Level Of Knowledge

AbstrakSeorang dari sepuluh sampai duabelas wanita diperkirakan beresiko terkena kanker payudara. Penelitian awal terhadap rekam medis pasien rawat inap dan rawat jalan di RSUD DR. Muhammad Zein Painan diketahui bahwa terjadi peningkatan kasus tumor payudara dari 2010 sampai t2011, yaitu dari 62 kasus pada 2010 menjadi 73 kasus pada 2010. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menentukan faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan tingkat pengetahuan wanita usia subur tentang Pemeriksaan Payudara Sendiri (SADARI) di nagari Painan tahun 2014. Metode penelitian ini bersifat analitik dengan menggunakan disain cros sectional study.. Populasi adalah 211 orang dan sampel pada penelitian ini adalah 152. Pengolahan data menggunakan analisis univariat dan bivariat dengan uji statistik chi-square. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan tingkat pengetahuan wanita usia subur tentang SADARI di nagari Painan tahun 2014 yaitu :tingkat pendidikan (OR = 11,421, CI 95% : 2,620-49,791), pekerjaan (OR = 3,058, CI 95% : 1,416-6,604), Sumber informasi (OR = 10,011, CI 95% : 2,915-34,375), keluarga (OR = 6,346, CI 95% : 2,318-17,370) dan faktor-faktor yang tidak berhubungan dengan tingkat pengetahuan wanita usia subur tentang SADARI umur (OR = 1.428, CI 95% : 0.688– 2.962). Kesimpulan penelitan ini adalah tingkat pendidikan merupakan faktor yang paling berpengaruh dengan tingkat pengetahuan wanita usia subur tentang SADARI di nagari Painan tahun 2014.Kata kunci: kanker payudara, factor resiko, pencegahan AbstractIt is estimated that one in ten to twelve women at risk for breast cancer. In hospitalized patients and outpatients in hospital of DR. Muhammad Zein Painan known that an increase in cases of breast tumors from 2010 to 2011, from 62 cases on 2010 to 73 cases on 2010. The objective of this study was to determine the factors that associated to the level of knowledge to infertile women about BSE in Nagari Painan village on 2014 .The method of this study was analytical research using cross -sectional study design. Population in this study was 211 and the number of samples in study were 152. Processing data using univariate and bivariate analysis with the chi-square statistic test.The result of this research showed that the factors associated with the level of knowledge about BSE of infertile women in Nagari Painan on 2014 are: level of education (OR=11.421, 95 % CI : 2.620 to 49.791), job (OR=3.058, 95% CI:1.416 to 6.604), Sources of information (OR=10.011, 95% CI: 2.915 to 34.375), family (OR=6.346, 95% CI:2.318 to 17.370) and factors that are not related to the level of knowledge of infertile women on BSE (OR=1,428, CI 95%:0.688- 2962).The conclusion of this research is the level of education is the most influential factor to the level of knowledge of infertile women of about BSE in Nagari Painan 2014. Keywords: breast cancer, risk factor, prevention

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HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP REMAJA TERHADAP PERILAKU MEROKOK

JURNAL KEPERAWATAN MUHAMMADIYAH BENGKULU ◽

10.36085/jkmb.v9i2.1992 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 32-37

Author(s):

Laeli Farkhah

Keyword(s):

Smoking Behavior ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Survey Method ◽

P Value ◽

Developmental Phase ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Self Discovery

Adolescence is a developmental phase that has a significant level of change (physical, psychological, and social) and is a phase of self-discovery (Feldman, 2003). The age of children and adolescents is the next generation of the nation that must be prepared to continue the struggle of the generation that is currently leading. However, it is estimated that 43 million Indonesian children aged 0-14 years are regularly exposed to environmental tobacco smoke in their own homes (Depkes RI, 2004). Parents who smoke in the house are certainly not only a risk factor for various diseases but also an example to be imitated by their children, especially for children who are entering the teenage phase. with adolescent smoking behavior. This study uses an analytical survey method with a cross-sectional study design with a sample of 20 teenagers. The results showed that as many as 58.3% of adolescents aged 17-21 years smoked and this was the highest percentage. Based on the chi-square test, there were 2 variables that were significantly related to smoking behavior in adolescents, namely the level of knowledge and attitudes of adolescents, which obtained a P-value of 0.005 (P-value ). Keywords: Cigarettes, Adolescents, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors

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Hubungan Faktor Usia dan Tingkat Pendidikan Terhadap Pengetahuan Penggunaan Antibiotik di Kelurahan Sidorejo Kidul

Indonesian Journal of Pharmacy and Natural Product ◽

10.35473/ijpnp.v2i1.193 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Richa Yuswantina Yuswantina ◽

Niken Dyahariesti Dyahariesti ◽

Nur Laeli Fitra Sari ◽

Emi Dyah Kurnia Sari

Keyword(s):

Antibiotic Resistance ◽

Public Education ◽

Social Factors ◽

Research Method ◽

Education Level ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Education ◽

Age Factor ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Tingginya penggunaan antibiotik yang tidak tepat menyebabkan terjadinya masalah resistensi antibiotik. Aspek pengetahuan merupakan faktor sosial kognitif yang mempengaruhi perilaku pada setiap individu, termasuk perilaku dalam penggunaan antibiotik. Pengetahuan sendiri sangat dipengaruhi oleh tingkat pendidikan dan faktor usia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan masyarakat Kelurahan Sidorejo Kidul terhadap penggunaan antibiotik berdasarkan tingkat pendidikan dan faktor usia. Metode penelitian ini adalah survei analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah masyarakat Kelurahan Sidorejo Kidul sebanyak 100 responden yang dipilih secara proporsional sampling. Data tingkat pendidikan dan factor usia terhadap pengetahuan dalam penggunaan antibiotik dianalisis menggunakan uji korelasi Chi Square. Hasil analisis diperoleh berdasarkan tingkat pendidikan nilai Asymtotic Significance yang diperoleh adalah 0,000 < 0,05 yang artinya terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat pendidikan dan pengetahuan dalam penggunaan antibiotik. Pengujian SPSS berdasarkan faktor usia didapatkan nilai signifikan 0,018 < 0,05 yang artinya terdapat hubungan yang sigifikan antara usia dengan tingkat pengetahuan. Dari hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat korelasi antara tingkat pendidikan dan factor usia masyarakat Kelurahan Sidorejo Kidul Kecamatan Tingkir Kota Salatiga tehadap pengetahuan dalam penggunaan antibiotic.Kata Kunci : Antibiotik, tingkat pengetahuan, faktor usiaThe high use of antibiotics leads to antibiotic resistance problem. Aspects of knowledge is a cognitive social factors that influence the behavior of each individual, including behavior in the use of antibiotics. Knowledge is greatly influenced by the age factor and level of education.This study aims to determine the correlation of education level and the age factor in Sidorejo Kidul Village Tingkir District Salatiga on knowledge in the use of antibiotics.This research method is analytic survey with cross sectional approach. Samples were Sidorejo Kidul Villager 100 respondents selected by proportional sampling. Data on the education level of knowledge in the use of antibiotics were analyzed using Chi Square correlation test.The results obtained for the level education by analysis of Asymtotic Significance value of 0.000 or less than 0.05, which means there was a significant correlation between level of education and knowledge in the use of antibiotics. Testing using spss for the age factor obtained a significant value of 0.018 <0.05, which meant there was a significant correlation between age and level of knowledge. From these results it can be concluded that there is a correlation between the level of public education and the age factor of Sidorejo Kidul Villager Tingkir District Salatiga on knowledge in the use of antibiotics.Keywords : Antibiotics, level education, age factor, knowledge

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