Hubungan Pengetahuan pada Masyarakat terhadap Tindakan Pencegahan Covid-19 di Dusun Krajan Kidul Desa Rojopolo Kecamatan Jatiroto Kabupaten Lumajang

Abstract

Coronavirus disease that is being the world serious problem with the total case that has elevating everyday. The people knowledge about Covid 19 is prominent aspect in pandemic times as nowdays, the good behaviour can be a preventive measure in Covid-19 prevention transmission. The aim of this research is finding the relationship between knowledge level towards the covid prevention. This research include quantitative research with applying the research design, analytic observational using the cross sectional approach. Researchers collected data using an instrument in google form of a questionnaire covering respondent characteristics, knowledge and Covid-19 prevention. This research questionnaire was adapted from M Thagrir's questionnaire on the level of knowledge and prevention Covid-19. This research is held in Dusun Krajan, Rojopolo village, Jatiroto district, Lumajang region. The research time needed in about 4 weeks, start in 27 March – 27 April 2021 by involving the people. In total respondent of 289 with consecutive sampling methode.Covid prevention level with a good result with 245 respondent (84,8%). The bivariate result with spearman correlation test,in relation knowledge test with Covid – 19 prevention that value is 0,586 dan p value <0,000. This shiwed that there is correlation between knowledge level with Covid- 19 prevention. Respondents have a good level of knowledge and behavior in preventing COVID-19. There needs to be awareness from the public to comply with health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the role of health workers in socialization and monitoring in the community is important in preventing Covid-19.