LATE ADOLESCENT KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CORONA VIRUS 19
The prevalence of COVID-19 in Indonesia is quite high. The first confirmed case in Indonesia was on March 2, 2020, where there were only two sufferers. However, until now the number has reached thousands and places Indonesia in the highest rank of countries affected by COVID-19 in the Southeast Asia region. Health students are at the forefront of providing education and information to the general public, so they need to understand general knowledge, the role of students, the magnitude of the Covid-19 problem, and Covid-19 prevention policies. Good knowledge of health students about Covid-19 prevention in Indonesia can prevent Covid-19 transmission in Indonesia. Aim: The purpose of this study is to explain general knowledge, the role of students, the magnitude of the Covid-19 problem, and the Covid-19 prevention policy. Method: This study uses a type of quantitative research with a descriptive design. The sampling technique used accidental sampling technique. The research instrument was in the form of a questionnaire distributed using online via google form with a total sample of 446 people. Results: Knowledge about covid 19 in late adolescent was included in the good category in the general knowledge dimension as many as 245 people (54.93%), knowledge about the role of students as many as 282 (63.23%), knowledge about the magnitude of the covid-19 problem as many as 256 people (57.40%), and knowledge of policies regarding covid-19 as many as 288 people (64.57%). Conclusion: In general, the knowledge of FK ULM students regarding general knowledge, the role of students, the magnitude of the Covid problem, and knowledge of Covid-19 policies is in the good category, so it is necessary to encourage more active socialization and education so that good knowledge can be the basis for supporting prevention and improvement efforts. behavior in the community to reduce the incidence of Covid-19.