HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP DENGAN PERILAKU PENCEGAHAN INFEKSI LEPTOSPIROSIS PADA IBU HAMIL
ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is
spread all over the world, on all continents, except the Antarctic continent.
Most incidents are found in tropical countries, including Indonesia. According
to the International Leptospirosis Society, Indonesia is a country with a high
incidence of leptospirosis, and ranks third in the world for mortality. This
study aims to determine the relationship of knowledge and attitude with the
prevention behavior of leptospirosis infection in pregnant women. The type of
research is explanatory research using cross sectional approach method. Subjects
were all pregnant women who were not suffering from leptospirosis infection in
Bandarharjo Semarang Public Health Center. Sampling technique using Total
Sampling. Univariate analysis of each variable with percentage size. Bivariate
analysis using Chi Square statistic. The result of this research got the
knowledge level of pregnant woman to behavior of prevention of leptospirosis
infection in Bandarharjo Semarang Public Health Center mostly belong to good
category (70,6%). The attitude of pregnant mother to behavior of prevention of
leptospirosis infection in Bandarharjo Semarang Public Health Center mostly
belong to positive category (58%). There is correlation between knowledge and
attitude with behavior of prevention of leptospirosis infection in pregnant
woman in Bandarharjo Semarang Public Health Center area. This research is
expected to motivate people to be more active in finding information about
leptospirosis or other health problems.
Penulis: Intan Nugraheni
Hasanah, Sri Wahyuni
Kode Jurnal: jpkebidanandd170494
