Analysis of Factors Influencing Community Behavior towards Community-Based Total Sanitation

Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze factors related to community behavior towards community-based total sanitation (STBM). The research method uses an analytical survey with a cross-sectional approach design. The study population was 38,759 people with a sampling technique using accidental sampling of 100 people. Data analysis used univariate, bivariate with chi-square test and multivariate with binary multiple linear regression. The results of the bivariate study showed that the p-value of knowledge was 0.000, attitude was 0.004, income was 0.000, health worker support was 0.000 and support from community leaders was 0.000, while multivariately the knowledge sig value was 0.006, attitude was 0.007, income was 0.001, support health workers is 0.047 and the support of community leaders is 0.003. There is an influence of knowledge, attitude, income, support from health workers, support from community leaders and income are the dominant factors for the STBM Program in the Blue City Health Center working area in 2021. For this reason, it is recommended that the puskesmas increase outreach activities on STBM and involve all elements in the community. such as involving community leaders to change community behavior related to the use of community-based total sanitation (STBM).