Jurnal Internasional Medical Journal of Indonesia FKUI Vol. 30 No. 4 2021
Perception and Preventive Behavior during COVID-19 Pandemic among Urban Residents in Banda Aceh, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Jurnal Internasional Medical Journal of Indonesia FKUI Vol. 30 No. 4 2021
Perception and Preventive Behavior during COVID-19 Pandemic among Urban Residents in Banda Aceh, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Perception and Preventive Behavior during COVID-19 Pandemic among Urban Residents in Banda Aceh, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Subject
COVID-19, perception, primary prevention
Description
BACKGROUND It is critical to evaluate the perception and preventive behavior of
COVID-19 to formulate the optimal public health strategies for tackling the ongoing
pandemic. This study aimed to enhance knowledge on the perception and preventive
behavior toward COVID-19 among urban residents in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
METHODS A cross-sectional population-based survey was conducted from September
to October 2020 using a structured questionnaire for the attendants of the six public
health centers in Banda Aceh. Information about sociodemographic, perception, and
preventive behavior toward COVID-19 were collected. The data were analyzed to find
the association between the level of preventive behavior and covariates.
RESULTS Among 1,067 respondents, 71.1% were female, 52.5% were aged between
40 and 60 years, 31.2% were university graduates, and >60% were unemployed with
underlying diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiopulmonary diseases. The
responses of each statement toward COVID-19 were varied. The multivariable model
of covariates showed that females had good preventive behavior toward COVID-19
(adjusted OR: 1.849, 95% CI: 1.359–2.515). Urban residents in Banda Aceh with the
underlying diseases had poor preventive behavior, while those with higher educational
level and perception scores were more inclined to engage in good preventive behavior.
CONCLUSIONS Most urban residents in Banda Aceh showed positive perception
and propensity for adopting preventive measures. Health education is necessary for
susceptible residents, such as males, less educated people, and people with underlying
diseases. It should be stressed on specific practices and knowledge.
COVID-19 to formulate the optimal public health strategies for tackling the ongoing
pandemic. This study aimed to enhance knowledge on the perception and preventive
behavior toward COVID-19 among urban residents in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
METHODS A cross-sectional population-based survey was conducted from September
to October 2020 using a structured questionnaire for the attendants of the six public
health centers in Banda Aceh. Information about sociodemographic, perception, and
preventive behavior toward COVID-19 were collected. The data were analyzed to find
the association between the level of preventive behavior and covariates.
RESULTS Among 1,067 respondents, 71.1% were female, 52.5% were aged between
40 and 60 years, 31.2% were university graduates, and >60% were unemployed with
underlying diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiopulmonary diseases. The
responses of each statement toward COVID-19 were varied. The multivariable model
of covariates showed that females had good preventive behavior toward COVID-19
(adjusted OR: 1.849, 95% CI: 1.359–2.515). Urban residents in Banda Aceh with the
underlying diseases had poor preventive behavior, while those with higher educational
level and perception scores were more inclined to engage in good preventive behavior.
CONCLUSIONS Most urban residents in Banda Aceh showed positive perception
and propensity for adopting preventive measures. Health education is necessary for
susceptible residents, such as males, less educated people, and people with underlying
diseases. It should be stressed on specific practices and knowledge.
Creator
Husnah, Liza Salawati, Sakdiah, Nurul Nazira, Sarah Firdausa, Yusuf Syaeful Nawawi
Publisher
Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia
Date
2022-01-05
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
ISSN : 0853-1773
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PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
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Jurnal Internasional Medical Journal of Indonesia FKUI Vol. 30 No. 4 2021
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Husnah, Liza Salawati, Sakdiah, Nurul Nazira, Sarah Firdausa, Yusuf Syaeful Nawawi, “Jurnal Internasional Medical Journal of Indonesia FKUI Vol. 30 No. 4 2021
Perception and Preventive Behavior during COVID-19 Pandemic among Urban Residents in Banda Aceh, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed October 31, 2025, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/1029.
Perception and Preventive Behavior during COVID-19 Pandemic among Urban Residents in Banda Aceh, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed October 31, 2025, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/1029.