HUBUNGAN KARAKTERISTIK DENGAN TINDAKAN IBU RUMAH TANGGA DALAM PENCEGAHAN PENYAKIT MALARIA DI DESA SORIK KECAMATAN BATANG ANGKOLA KABUPATEN TAPANULI SELATAN TAHUN 2012
ABSTRACT: Malaria is one of
transmitted diseases and as the problem for the society. The most effective
prevention to malaria is by involving the society through the found is
regarding lack of participation of the society in the implementation of malaria
management activity.
The objective of this research is to know the relationship of the
characteristics with action of the mothers in the prevention of malaria in
Sorik Village, Batang Angkol sub-district, South Tapanuli regency. This
research was analytic with cross sectional approach. The population was all
household women residing in Sorik Village, Batang Angkol sub-district for 77
persons. The data of the characteristis (age, education, accupation),
knowledge, attitude and action were obtained through interview using
questionnaire. The collected data was then analyzed with Chi-Square with α =
0.05.
The results of research showed that statistically, the variable of
education (p value = 0.032), knowledge (p value = 0.000) and attitude (p value
= 0.000) had significant influence to age and status did not have significant
influence to the action in the prevention of malaria disease.
It is suggested for health providers in Community Health Centre to give
information about malaria for the society. The information should not be given
only through interview or leaflet distribution, but also in real action such as
mutually working to get real advantages form the information.
Penulis: Seri Astuti Hasibuan
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd130110
