Correlations between Knowledge, Attitude, Family Support, and COVID-19 Prevention in Late Adolescents in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

Nurussyifa Afiana Zaen1); Kurnia Dwi Artanti2); Bhisma Murti1)

doi:10.26911/AB.ICPH.09.2022.43

Authors

	Nurussyifa Afiana Zaen1) 1)Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret ~ Author
	Kurnia Dwi Artanti2) 2)Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Population and Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga ~ Author
	Bhisma Murti1) 1)Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret ~ Author

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced changes in our routines. How�ever, late adolescents often experience occupational factors, living situations in which social distancing is difficult to maintain (e.g., apartments with roommates), and fre�quent gatherings with individuals outside of their household (e.g., in school or socia�lizing). Secondary transmission of COVID-19 infection can occur in these settings when preventive measures are not followed. This study objective was to investigate corre�lations between knowledge, attitude, family support, and covid-19 prevention in late adolescents in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.

Subjects and Method: This was an analytic observational study with a cross sectional design. The study was conducted in Surabaya, East Java, from November to December 2020. A sample of 385 late adolescents aged 18-21 years was selected for this study. The dependent variable was COVID-19 prevention behavior. The independent variables were knowledge, attitude, and family support. The data were collected using online questionnaire (google form) and analyzed using a multiple logistic regression.

Results: Good knowledge (OR= 2.74; 95% CI= 1.49 to 5.05; p= 0.001), positive attitude (OR= 3.17; 95% CI= 1.76 to 5.70; p<0.001), and strong family suppport (OR= 9.44; 95% CI= 5.28 to 16.89; p<0.001) improved COVID-19 prevention behavior in late adolescents.

Conclusion: Good knowledge, positive attitude, and strong family suppport improve COVID-19 prevention behavior in late adolescents.