Perilaku Masyarakat terhadap Gerakan 3M (Memakai Masker, Mencuci Tangan, dan Menjaga Jarak) sebagai Upaya Pencegahan dan Pengendlian Covid-19 di Desa Moyag Kecamatan Kotamobagu Timur

Abstract

Introduction: COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new Corona virus that can cause mild symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat, fever, and cough. Anticipating an increase in the spread and number of infections, the public is encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle according to health protocols during the Corona virus pandemic. Objective:The purpose of this study was to determine the behavior of the community towards the 3M movement in the prevention and control of covid-19 in Moyag village, East Kotamobagu sub-district. Methods:The population of this study is the community in Moyag village which operates 763 families divided into 9 hamlets. The sampling technique in this study used a systematic random sampling technique. The number of samples in this study after using the slovin formula was obtained as many as 88 samples and rounded up to 100 samples. The population of this study was the community in Moyag village which collected 763 families divided into 9 hamlets. The sampling technique in this study used a systematicrandom sampling technique. The number of samples in this study after using the Slovin formula obtained as many as 88 samples and rounded up to 100 samples. Results:Based on the results of the study, only 54% of respondents applied the 3M health protocol,only 48% of respondents wore masks, only 37% of respondents who washed their hands, and only 35% of respondents who kept their distance. Conclusion:community behavior in Moyag village in general shows that the community has not implemented health protocols properly. In fact, most people do not follow health protocols to maintain social distance.