Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior of Jumantik in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

<p>Introduction: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an endemic disease that occurs<br>throughout the year during the rainy season, the optimal condition for the reproduction of<br>Aedes aegypti mosquitos. The most effective effort to prevent DHF is through the<br>eradication of mosquito nests (PSN) with the One House One Jumantik Program (G1R1J),<br>focused on the role of household members to carry out periodic larva monitoring (PJB), as<br>well as through 3M Plus activities. Knowledge, attitude and behavior are interrelated.<br>Purpose: This study aims to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of Family<br>Jumantik regarding the prevention of DHF. Methods: This research is a quantitative<br>descriptive study with a cross sectional time approach, with the research instrument in the<br>form of a questionnaire. The sampling technique uses the method accidental sampling with<br>the research subject, namely Family Jumantik in South Denpasar District which meets the<br>criteria. The research data were analyzed by descriptive statistical method using a SPSS<br>program. Results: The results of this study show that from 110 Jumantik, the majority are<br>aged 20-60 years, with male sex. The last education of Jumantik was in college, with the<br>majority of work as students. The results showed that Family Jumantik had a level of<br>knowledge (65.5%), attitudes (57.3%), and behavior (70.0%) about DHF prevention.<br>Conclusion: There is a positive trend between the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the<br>community regarding the prevention of DHF</p>