Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Indonesian Society towards Covid-19 Pandemic

ABSTRACT

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is an infectious disease caused by acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2. Covid-19 is currently a serious pandemic with an increasing number of daily cases, including in Indonesia. The spread of Covid-19 is associated with people’s knowledge, attitude, and behavior towards the danger of Covid-19. Objective: This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of Indonesian society to the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional online survey. Results: Of the 4057 respondents, most of them aged 26-50 years old (67.2%), female (62,1%), bachelor/diploma graduates (64,4%). Sources of information about Covid-19 were mostly obtained from the internet and television. The knowledge, attitude, and behavior of Indonesian respondents towards the Covid-19 pandemic were good. Conclusion: Based on an online questionnaire regarding the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of Indonesian society towards the Covid-19 pandemic, the results were in accordance with the recommendations and regulations of the Indonesian government. © 2020 EManuscript Technologies. All rights reserved.