RELATIONSHIP OF COMMUNITY BEHAVIOR REGARDING ERADICATION MOSQUITO NEST (PSN) WITH FEVER PREVENTION EFFORTS DENGUE HEMORRHAGE (DBD) IN TENJOMAYA VILLAGECILEDUG CIREBON REGENCY

Introduction : Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is one of the communicable
diseases that continues to be a major public health problem in Indonesia and occurs
in almost all regions, both urban and rural. This disease is caused by the dengue
virus, which is transmitted through the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Cirebon
Regency is among the areas that frequently report high numbers of DHF cases,
including in Tenjomaya Village, Ciledug District. The increase in DHF cases is not
only influenced by environmental and climatic factors but is also closely related to
community behavior in implementing Mosquito Nest Eradication (PSN).
Methods : This study employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive
correlational design and a cross-sectional method. The population consisted of
2,492 people, with a sample of 100 respondents selected through purposive
sampling. The research instrument was a closed questionnaire, and the data were
analyzed using the Chi-Square test.
Research Result : The findings showed that most respondents had poor PSN
behavior (57.0%) and inadequate DHF prevention efforts (51.0%). Statistical
analysis revealed a p-value of 0.004 (< 0.05), indicating a significant relationship
between PSN behavior and DHF prevention efforts.
Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between PSN behavior and DHF
prevention efforts in Tenjomaya Village, Ciledug District, Cirebon Regency.
Recommendation: It is recommended that health authorities strengthen health
education, increase community involvement in the 3M Plus program, and
implement continuous monitoring activities to reduce the incidence of DHF.