Descriptions of Knowledge, Attitude, and Action of Community in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) Prevention in RW 10 Cawang Urban Village, East Jakarta

Abstract

Dengue fever is still a health issue in Indonesia. The persistent problem is inconsistent preventative behavior. The research design was descriptive by observing descriptions of knowledge, attitude, and community action in DHF prevention in RW 10 Cawang Urban Village, East Jakarta. The research result showed that the knowledge level of the respondents was good (80,8%), adequate (16,7%), and poor (2,5%). The attitude of the respondents was good (78,3%), adequate (15%), and poor (6,7%). The DBD prevention action of the respondents was good (50,8%), adequate (29,2%), and poor (20%). The community's knowledge level, attitude, and action were in the category of good.