Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Infectious Disease Prevention Among Rural Populations

Indah
Epidemiological Perspectives in Public Health 📅 2025 Vol 1, No 1
Abstract
Public knowledge and behavior concerning infectious disease prevention are essential for controlling outbreaks, particularly in rural areas with limited access to health information. This cross-sectional study assessed the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding infectious disease prevention among 600 adult respondents across four sub-districts in Jember, East Java. Results showed that 64% of participants had moderate knowledge, 21% low, and only 15% high. While attitudes towards handwashing and mask-wearing were positive in 73% of participants, actual practices like vaccination and routine health checks remained below 40%. A significant correlation was found between education level and KAP scores. These findings emphasize the need for culturally relevant and community-based health promotion strategies in rural settings.
Keywords
infectious disease; rural health; KAP study; health promotion; disease prevention
How to Cite

Indah (2025). Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Infectious Disease Prevention Among Rural Populations. Epidemiological Perspectives in Public Health, 1(1).

Indah, "Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Infectious Disease Prevention Among Rural Populations," Epidemiological Perspectives in Public Health, vol. 1, no. 1, 2025.

Indah. "Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Infectious Disease Prevention Among Rural Populations." Epidemiological Perspectives in Public Health, vol. 1, no. 1, 2025.

Indah. "Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Infectious Disease Prevention Among Rural Populations." Epidemiological Perspectives in Public Health 1, no. 1 (2025).

Indah (2025) 'Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Infectious Disease Prevention Among Rural Populations', Epidemiological Perspectives in Public Health, 1(1).

Indah. Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Infectious Disease Prevention Among Rural Populations. Epidemiological Perspectives in Public Health. 2025;1(1).

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