Awareness Towards COVID-19 Among Junior High School Student: A Questionnaire Based Survey

Abstract

Indonesia now against catastrophic events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Stringent preventive measures are one of the critical successes to control COVID-19 transmission. The level of public awareness influences adherence to preventive measures. This study investigated the level of awareness among junior high school toward COVID-19. A descriptive survey study using data collected via an online questionnaire was conducted between 30 th September and 2 nd October 2020. The survey instrument consisted 24 items, 10 items assessed knowledge, 8 items assessed attitude, and 6 items assessed practices. A total of 157 students took part in this study, of which 109 females and 48 males. The finding of this study shows that level of awareness among junior high schools toward COVID-19 is high. However, a significant number of students lack knowledge aspect, especially at the clinical symptom points of COVID-19, comorbidities that can aggravate COVID-19, the proper procedure for using masks, and determining the effectiveness of masks recommended by WHO. A comprehensive education program is essential to increase awareness and to reach sufficient knowledge related COVID-19.