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ISSN 1829-7285

Vol. 3 / No. 1 / Published : 2006-07

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Original Article :

Knowledge, practice, and perception about malaria in correlation with environmental conditions

Author :

  1. Yohanis Ganti Akal*1
  2. Chatarina Umbul Wahyuni*2
  1. Loka Litbang Pemberantasan Penyakit Bersumber Binatang Waikabubak, Nusa Tenggara Timur
  2. Bagian Epidemiologi FKM Universitas Airlangga Mulyorejo FKM Kampus C Unair Surabaya Telp.(031)5920948, 5920949

Abstract :

The aim of this study was learning about society knowledge, attitude, and perception about malaria according to environmental conditions. This study was an analytic observational study with cross-sectional design. Samples were 20 years old visiting Puu Weri health center. Statistic test used is chi-square test.The results showed that there were no significant correlation between the occurrence of malaria and age, level of education, whereas there were correlation between the occurrence of malaria with social and cultural environment knowledge (p=0,020, OR=4,343), biological environment knowledge (p=0,024, OR=4,000), physical environment knowledge (p=0,043, OR=3,625), social and cultural environment practice (p=0,004, OR=5,700), biological environment (p=0,003, OR=6,338), physical environment (p=0,018, OR=4,735), cultural and social environment perception (p=0,017, OR=4,375), biological environment perception (p=0,020, OR=4,667), and physical environment perception (p=0,024, OR=5,185). It is concluded that there are correlations among society knowledge, practice, perception, and the occurrence of malaria accor-ding to environmental condition. It is suggested that the mass counseling of malaria prevention and eradication related with the environment condition must be improved by primary health center and health service of West Sumba regency support.

Keyword :

attitude, environment, knowledge, practice, malaria,


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