HUBUNGAN MOTIVASI MASYARAKAT DENGAN PERILAKU PENCEGAHAN DEMAM BERDARAH DENGUE (DBD) DI PUSKESMAS KERENG BANGKIRAI KOTA PALANGKA RAYA

Abstract

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a tropical disease that remains a public health problem in Indonesia, particularly in Palangka Raya City. This disease is caused by the dengue virus, which is transmitted through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. DHF prevention efforts depend heavily on community behavior, especially in implementing mosquito nest eradication (PSN) through the 3M Plus movement. However, DHF cases continue to be found every year in the Kereng Bangkirai Community Health Center (Puskesmas Kereng Bangkirai) working area. This condition indicates that community prevention behavior is not optimal. One factor influencing this is community motivation. This study aims to analyze the relationship between community motivation and dengue fever. This study used a quantitative correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The research sample was 92 respondents selected using a purposive sampling technique from a population of 1,181 people. Data were collected through motivation and behavior questionnaires. The results of the analysis showed a positive and significant relationship between community motivation and dengue prevention behavior. The Spearman Rank test obtained a correlation coefficient value of 0.390 with a significance value (p-value) of 0.001. This means that the higher the community's motivation, the better their dengue fever prevention behaviors, such as regularly implementing the 3M Plus movement. This study concluded that motivation plays a crucial role in improving dengue fever prevention behaviors. Communities with strong motivation tend to be more consistent in carrying out prevention efforts. Furthermore, education and informational support from health workers also strengthen this motivation. Therefore, efforts to increase motivation through ongoing education are essential to reduce the incidence of dengue fever in the community.