Positive Correlation Between General Public Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding COVID-19 Outbreak 1 Month After First Cases Reported in Indonesia

• DOI: 10.1007/s10900-020-00866-0
• Publication Date: 2020-07-17T12:51:56Z
• Authors: Dina Keumala Sari; Rina Amelia; Ridha Dharmajaya; Liza Meutia Sari; Nadya Keumala Fitri
• Keywords: Pandemic; Cross-sectional study; Positive attitude

Abstract The increasing number cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the general population Indonesia raises questions concerning public’s knowledge and attitudes regarding this pandemic. To determine correlation between COVID-19 outbreak 1 month after first were reported Indonesia. This cross-sectional study was conducted early March end April 2020 Indonesia, beginning with North Sumatra region, where spread began. Questionnaires randomly distributed online red zone Data collected by collecting people’s responses to questionnaire, which via WhatsApp (WA) application competed independently participants. A descriptive analysis describe demographic characteristics, knowledge, population. total 201 people had good (98%) a positive attitude (96%) respondents negative relation two aspects outbreak: having always maintain distance 1.5 m when crowds, not being able regularly exercise or eat nutritious food (78.6% 79.1%, respectively). Most have However, still found study, as result, transmission prevention measures cannot reach their maximum effectiveness simply publicizing increase day-to-day public.