Community Responses toward COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey Study

COVID-19 has become a frightening pandemic and has spread throughout theworld with an unprecedentedly high death rate. Community compliance withgovernment appeals must be accompanied by knowledge, attitudes, and practicesin dealing with this epidemic. This study aims to investigate the Knowledge,Attitude, and Practice of Kolaka residents against the COVID-19 outbreak. Thisresearch is descriptive-analytic with a Cross-Sectional approach. The sample usedin this study were 1,010 respondents aged 17 to 65 years, having gmail and y-mail accounts, mastering the internet became the criteria for respondentinclusion in this study. The questionnaire used was the adoption of previousstudies and modified according to conditions. Data were analyzed bivariate usingthe Chi-Square test with standard p-value<0.05. The results obtained showed thatthe Kolaka community had good knowledge (49.6%), a confident attitude ofcontrolling the plague (70.4%), and had a high level of vigilance (79.6%) towardsCOVID-19. There is a relationship between knowledge with practice p-value=0.000, while attitude has no relationship with practice with p-value=0.862.The massive dissemination of information through existing media has greatlyhelped the community increase their knowledge of COVID-19, which will furthersupport the formation of a confident attitude to control this disease and increasevigilance in their daily life practices during this pandemic.

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The Relationship Between PSN Behavior with Existence Larvae of Aedes aegypti In Port of Pulang Pisau

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi ◽

10.20473/jbe.v5i12017.1-12 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Nani Nani

Keyword(s):

Aedes Aegypti ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

The Relationship ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

The existence of Aedes aegypti larvae is an indicator of the existence of Aedes aegypti mosquito populations in the area. This mosquito is a vektor that can transmit diseases like Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever and Chikungunya. The most effective efforts to eradicate mosquito larvae are within off the circle of mosquito chain that is by conducting mosquito nest eradication (PSN). Factors that may affect the existence of Aedes aegypti larvae are PSN behavior that consist of knowledge, attitudes and practice. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship of knowledge, attitudes and practice mosquito eradication with existence of Aedes aegypti larvae. This study use cross sectional design with a sample size of 80 respondents selected by simple random sampling. To determine the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variables used chi square test. The independent variable in this study is the knowledge, attitude and practice. The results of this study show that based on the chi square test with α = 5% knowledge (p value = 0,004; PR = 1,76; CI 95% 1,19-2,59), attitude (p value = 0,024 ; PR = 1,55 ; CI 95% 1,08-2,24) and the PSN practice (p value = 0,000, PR = 3,89; CI 95% 2,01-7,52) relationship with existence larvae. The conclusion is that there are relationship between knowledge, attitude and practice PSN with the exixtence of Aedes aegypti larvae in the Port of Pulang Pisau.Keywords: the existence of larvae of Aedes aegypti, knowledge, attitudes, practice PSN

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Special care dentistry perception among dentists in Jakarta: An online survey study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0249727 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. e0249727

Author(s):

Masita Mandasari ◽

Febrina Rahmayanti ◽

Hajer Derbi ◽

Yuniardini S. Wimardhani

Keyword(s):

Special Needs ◽

Online Survey ◽

Special Care ◽

Survey Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Delivery Of Care ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Education And Awareness ◽

Patients With Special Needs

Special Care Dentistry (SCD) or Special Needs Dentistry is a branch of dentistry concerned with the oral health of people with a variety of medical conditions or limitations that require more than routine delivery of care. There were reports on oral status of special care patients and special interest group for SCD dentists in Indonesia has existed. However, there was not perception report on SCD amongst dentists in Jakarta. This paper will describe the perception of dentists in Jakarta towards SCD. A cross-sectional questionnaire, translated and cross adapted to Indonesian, was distributed online through Whatsapp to dentists registered in Jakarta late 2019. Quantitative data was analyzed using statistical software for proportion and correlation using Chi-Square test. The questionnaire explored dentists’ perception towards SCD. A total of 250 dentists participated in this study, of them 173 general practitioners and 77 specialist dentists. Most respondents reported that they did not have SCD component during undergraduate dental school and did not provide treatment to patients with special needs in their clinical practice. Most respondents have poor perception of SCD, however, most of the respondents showed motivation and interest towards SCD training. Dentists in Jakarta involved in this study had poor perception of SCD. More efforts should be performed to improve SCD education and awareness.

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Hubungan Antara Usia dan Masa Kerja dengan Keluhan Muskulo-skeletal pada Pekerja Mebel di Desa Leilem Dua Kecamatan Sonder

Medical Scope Journal ◽

10.35790/msj.1.2.2020.27201 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Jerro H. Tambuwun ◽

Nancy S. H. Malonda ◽

Paul A. T. Kawatu

Keyword(s):

Severe Form ◽

Survey Study ◽

P Value ◽

Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work Period ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Body Map ◽

The Relationship

Abstract: Musculoskeletal complaints vary from mild to severe form. Musculoskeletal com-plaints and disorders could occur due to work or conditions at work inter alia odd posture, static and repetitive movements, as well as physical exposure such as temperature and vibration. This study was aimed to determine the relationship between age and work period and musculoskeletal complaints among furniture workers at Desa Leilem Dua, Sonder. This was an analytical survey study with a cross sectional design. Population of this study consisted of 210 workers, meanwhile respondents were 68 workers. We used the Nordic Body Map questionnaire and the chi square test with a confidence level of 95% (α=0.05). The results showed that 17 respondents aged ≥30 years had moderate complaints and 36 respondents had severe complaints meanwhile 12 respondents aged <30 years had moderate complaints and 3 respondents had severe complaints. Moreover, 21 respondents who had work period <10 years had moderate complaints and 10 respondents had severe complaints; 8 respondents who had work period ≥10 years had moderate complaints and 29 respondents had severe complaints. The chi-square obtained a p-value of 0.002 for the relationship between age and musculoskeletal complaints and a p-value of 0.000 for the relationship between work period and musculoskeletal complaints. In conculsion, there was a significant relationship between age and musculoskeletal complaints as well as between work period and musculoskeletal complaints among furniture workers at Desa Leilem Dua, Sonder.Keywords: musculoskeletal complaints, furniture worker Abstrak: Keluhan muskuloskeletal dapat bervariasi dari keluhan ringan sampai berat. Keluhan dan gangguan muskuloskeletal dapat terjadi karena faktor pekerjaan atau kondisi saat bekerja berupa postur janggal, gerakan statis dan berulang, juga berupa pajanan fisik seperti suhu dan getaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan antara usia dan masa kerja dengan keluhan muskuloskeletal pada pekerja mebel di Desa Leilem Dua Kecamatan Sonder. Jenis penelitian ialah survei analitik dengan desain potong lintang. Populasi penelitian ini ialah 210 pekerja sedangkan yang menjadi responden ialah 68 orang. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan yaitu Nordic Body Map dengan uji bivariat meng-gunakan uji chi-square (α=0,05). Hasil penelitian mendapatkan 17 responden berusia ≥30 dengan keluhan sedang dan 36 responden dengan keluhan berat; 12 responden yang berusia <30 tahun dengan keluhan sedang dan 3 responden dengan keluhan berat. Terdapat 21 responden dengan masa kerja <10 tahun mengalami keluhan sedang dan 10 responden mengalami keluhan berat; 8 responden dengan masa kerja ≥10 tahun mengalami keluhan sedang dan 29 responden mengalami keluhan berat. Hasil uji chi-square terhadap hubungan antara usia dan keluhan muskuloskeletal mendapatkan nilai p=0,002 dan terhadap hubungan antara masa kerja dan keluhan muskuloskeletal mendapatkan nilai p=0,000. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah terdapat hubungan bermakna antara usia dan masa kerja dengan keluhan muskuloskeletal pada pekerja mebel di Desa Leilem Dua Kecamatan Sonder.Kata kunci: keluhan muskuloskeletal, pekerja mebe

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DUKUNGAN EMOSIONAL KELUARGA DENGAN TINGKAT KECEMASAN PADA PASIEN TUBERKULOSIS (TB) PARU

Jurnal Ilmiah PANNMED (Pharmacist, Analyst, Nurse, Nutrition, Midwivery, Environment, Dentist) ◽

10.36911/pannmed.v16i1.1037 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 165-176

Author(s):

Atiek Murharyati ◽

Lisa Rusmilah ◽

Maula Solikhah ◽

Erinda Pratiwi

Keyword(s):

Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽

Family Support ◽

Emotional Support ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Anxiety Levels ◽

High Level ◽

Family Emotional Support

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease, most of which is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The psychological effect that is often experienced by TB patients is anxiety. There factors that cause anxiety, predisposition and precipitation. One of the factors that influence someone in dealing with anxiety is family support. Especially in emotional support, which can promote feelings of comfort and emotional control in TB patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between family emotional support and anxiety levels in pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients. This research was conducted in the Wonogiri District area. The research design used cross-sectional. The total sampling was (n = 59) in TB patients who are undergoing treatment. The research tool uses a questionnaire. Data analysis used Chi Square Test. Date were retrieved by questionnaire then analyzed using chi square with degree of meaning ?<0.05. Result and analyze, obtained p value 0.034 (p-value 0.034 <? (0.05), it means that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. The results a relationship between family emotional support and the anxiety level of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients in Wonogiri District. And TB patients with less family emotional support are at risk of having a high level of anxiety 9.5, compared to good family support (OR: 1.909- 2,346). Suggestions for further researcher to research recommends empowering family in providing emotional support to help TB patient in emotional mastery, so as not to experience an increase in anxiety levels

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Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness on Effect of Air Pollution on Children among Parents

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i47b33134 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 347-354

Author(s):

B. Ashwin Krishna ◽

R. Gayatri Devi ◽

A. Jothi Priya

Keyword(s):

Air Pollution ◽

World Health Organisation ◽

World Health ◽

Survey Study ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The People ◽

Chi Square Test

Introduction: The World Health Organisation [WHO] recommended that breathing clean air reduces the risk of diseases such as Asthma and Lung cancer. Inhaling low quality of air causes several health problems such as headaches, nausea and tiredness. The main aim of this study is to create awareness among parents about the effect of air pollution on children. Materials and Methods: This is a cross sectional survey study. The standard questionnaire was prepared and distributed as Google forms to nearly 100-120 parents. The population was randomly selected. A self-administered structured questionnaire was prepared based on Knowledge attitude and awareness on effects of air pollution on children among parents. It was circulated to participants through an online platform (google forms). The statistics were done using SPSS software, chi square test was used to check the association and P value of 0.05% was said to be statistically significant. Results: 78.53% of the populations were aware that air pollution affects cognitive ability. 50.98% of the population responded that exposure of polluted air to pregnant female’s cause’s premature birth. 45.28% of females were aware that air pollution affects neutron development in the brain. As a result of this study most of the parents were aware about air pollution and its effects on their children. Conclusion: In this study females were slightly more aware about air pollution than males. If this awareness persists among all the people in the society many harmful effects such as air pollution and other related problems can be solved.

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The Relationship Between PSN Behavior with Existence Larvae of Aedes aegypti In Port of Pulang Pisau

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi ◽

10.20473/jbe.v5i1.2017.1-12 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Nani Nani

Keyword(s):

Aedes Aegypti ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

The existence of Aedes aegypti larvae is an indicator of the existence of Aedes aegypti mosquito populations in the area. This mosquito is a vektor that can transmit diseases like Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever and Chikungunya. The most effective efforts to eradicate mosquito larvae are within off the circle of mosquito chain that is by conducting mosquito nest eradication (PSN). Factors that may affect the existence of Aedes aegypti larvae are PSN behavior that consist of knowledge, attitudes and practice. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship of knowledge, attitudes and practice mosquito eradication with existence of Aedes aegypti larvae. This study use cross sectional design with a sample size of 80 respondents selected by simple random sampling.To determine the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variables used chi square test. The independent variable in this study is the knowledge, attitude and practice. The results of this study show that based on the chi square test with α = 5% knowledge (p value = 0,004; PR = 1,76; CI 95% 1,19-2,59),attitude (p value = 0,024 ; PR = 1,55 ; CI 95% 1,08-2,24) and the PSN practice (p value = 0,000, PR = 3,89; CI 95% 2,01-7,52) relationship with existence larvae. The conclusion is that there are relationship between knowledge, attitude and practice PSN with the exixtence of Aedes aegypti larvae in the Port of Pulang Pisau. Keywords: the existence of larvae of Aedes aegypti, knowledge, attitudes, practice PSN

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical and non-medical professionals of Peshawar towards the COVID-19 pandemic: an online survey

Journal of Rehman Medical Institute ◽

10.52442/jrmi.v6i4.169 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 16-20

Author(s):

Nouman Anthony ◽

Khalid Saifullah Baig ◽

Mohammad Ahmed Arsalan Khan ◽

Syed Danial Kamal ◽

Nawal Rafiq

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Medical Professionals ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Or Practice ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: The coronavirus later named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), caused an illness known as COVID-19. This study was carried out to determine the KAP of medical and non-medical professionals of Peshawar towards COVID19. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of selected medical and non-medical professionals about coping with the COVID-19 pandemic through an online survey. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional online survey took place from March 1 to April 30, 2020 using purposive sampling due to COVID-19 pandemic-related constraints against a community-based survey. A questionnaire for recording knowledge, attitude and practice about COVID-19 pandemic was generated with the help of literature search and uploaded through google forms. Responses were collected in excel spreadsheets which were later converted to SPSS version 23 for descriptive statistical analysis. Chi Square test was used for comparison between medical and non-medical professionals keeping p ≤0.05 significant. Results: A total of 366 participants responded to the online survey. The ratio of medical to non-medical professionals being 1.16:1. It was observed that majority of respondents had adequate knowledge regarding the current pandemic and no significant difference was seen between the two professionals (p<0.001). Both the professionals had a positive attitude with no difference (p<0.05). In practice, visiting marketplaces (p=0.754) showed significant difference in the practice however all the other practice measures did not show significance (p<0.05) and were being practiced by both the professionals. Conclusion: There is no significant difference in the knowledge, attitude or practice of medical and non-medical professionals towards the current pandemic of COVID-19. Keywords: COVID-19; Pandemic; Coronavirus; SARS virus.

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A Cross Sectional Survey of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Antibiotic Use for Children in Chennai among Mothers

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2030734 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 103-112

Author(s):

B. Revathi ◽

Kiran Kumar Pandurangan

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Antibiotic Use ◽

Monthly Income ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Expiry Date ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background and Aim: Mothers play a vital role in providing antibiotics to their children since they are too often affected with infections. Hence, the purpose of this study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towards antibiotic use of children in Chennai among mothers. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted among mothers of 250 participants. A questionnaire based online survey was conducted and distributed through the survey planet. The data were collected and tabulated in Microsoft Excel sheets which were transferred to SPSS Version 20 for statistical analysis. Chi square test was performed to check for association between variables. Results: About 71.3% of the mothers are not aware that antibiotic resistance is a worldwide problem and 53.3% are paying attention to the expiry date of antibiotics and also 59.3% of the respondents give higher doses of antibiotics to their child than what doctor’s prescribed. 44% of them are providing antibiotics prescribed by local pharmacists without any doctor's prescription. A highly significant association was seen in mothers with monthly income of <30000 rupees do not prefer expensive antibiotics compared to monthly income of >30000 rupees (Chi square test; p<0.001, statistically significant). Conclusion: The study concluded that the mother’s limited knowledge about antibiotics. Hence it is important to facilitate multilevel parent’s education programs regarding antibiotic usage and create awareness about the complications of misconceptions of antibiotics.

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Public Perceptions Towards Vaccination in Indonesia: National Online Survey

Community Medicine and Education Journal ◽

10.37275/cmej.v1i1.100 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 12-23

Author(s):

Denara Eka Safitri ◽

Ressy Felisa Raini

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Health Workers ◽

P Value ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Vaccine Preventable Diseases ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Negative Perceptions

Vaccination is one of the essential prevention towards vaccine-preventable diseases. Nationally, vaccination coverage continued to increase but the coverage gap in some areas in Indonesia stands particularly due to the negative perceptions of vaccination that affect to the arising outbreaks of certain diseases. The purpose of this study was to identify how the perceptions of Indonesian society aged ≥18 years using Likert scale towards the importance of vaccination and the sources of information about vaccines. This study is an online cross-sectional survey using google form with 2050 respondents. Datas were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistic 22 program descriptively and analytically with Pearson chi-square test. The results of the study showed that 1184 respondents (57.8%) received information sources on vaccines from health workers, overall respondents believed (86.4%) of vaccinations and the factors which are related significantly to vaccination perception were age, gender, education, income, , and work with p value <0.05.

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Hubungan antara merokok dengan terjadinya disfungsi ereksi pada sopir angkutan umum di Terminal Karombasan Manado

Jurnal e-Biomedik ◽

10.35790/ebm.4.2.2016.14214 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Suryati Rusdi ◽

Grace L.A. Turalaki ◽

Lusiana Satiawati

Keyword(s):

Erectile Dysfunction ◽

Public Transportation ◽

Erectile Function ◽

Smoking Habit ◽

Survey Study ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

The Relationship

Abstract: Smoking habit has become a culture in many countries in the world. During smoking, each cigarette can release morre than 4000 toxic chemicals such as nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide, and black tin. Smoking can cause health problem inter alia erectile dysfunction. This study was aimed to analyze the relationship between smoking and erectile dysfunction among public transportation drivers. This was an analytical survey study with a cross sectional design conducted at Terminal Karombasan Manado. There were 60 drivers as respondents. Data of respondent characteristic were obtained by interview and filling the IIEF questionnaires (International Index of Erectile Function) given directly to the respondents. The results showed that of 60 drivers, there were 86.7% that had erectile dysfunction. The Chi-square test analyzing the relationship between smoking and erectile dysfunction showed a p value of 0.04. Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between smoking and erectile dysfunction among drivers of public transportation at Terminal Karombasan Manado.Keywords: smoking, erectile dysfunction Abstrak: Kebiasaan merokok telah menjadi budaya di berbagai bangsa di belahan dunia. Setiap batang rokok yang dinyalakan mengeluarkan lebih dari 4000 bahan kimia beracun yang berbahaya, diantaranya nikotin, tar, karbon monoksida, dan timah hitam. Merokok dapat menyebabkan beberapa gangguan kesehatan salah satunya ialah disfungsi ereksi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan antara merokok dengan terjadinya disfungsi ereksi pada sopir angkutan umum. Jenis penelitian ialah survei analitik dengan desain potong lintang. Penelitian dilakukan di Terminal Karombasan Manado dengan jumlah responden 60 sopir angkutan umum. Data yang menyangkut karakteristik responden berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diperoleh dari wawancara dan menggunakan kuesioner IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function) yang dibagikan secara langsung pada responden. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dari 60 sopir angkutan umum didapatkan 86,7% mengalami disfungsi ereksi. Uji Chi-square terhadap hubungan merokok dan disfungsi ereksi memndapatkan p=0,04. Simpulan: Terdapat hubungan bermakna antara merokok dan disfungsi ereksi pada sopir angkutan umum di Terminal Karombasan Manado. Kata kunci: merokok, disfungsi ereksi

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