Role of Religious Figures and Community Leaders in Preventing the Spread of Covid-19

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Published: Jul 4, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v3-i7-02
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Religious leaders; community leaders; knowledge; attitude; COVID-19

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Ratna Dian Kurniawati
Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bhakti Kencana University
Muthi Mumtaz Lutfiani Hamdani
Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bhakti Kencana University
Antri Ariani
Midwife Professional Education Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bhakti Kencana University
Suherdin
Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bhakti Kencana University
Yanyan Mulyani
Midwife Professional Education Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bhakti Kencana University
Dewi Nurlaelasari
Midwife Professional Education Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bhakti Kencana University
Agung Sutriyawan
Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bhakti Kencana University
Iceu Mulyati
Midwife Professional Education Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bhakti Kencana University

Abstract

Aims: COVID-19 pandemic is a very troubling phenomenon with the very fast transmission. The World Health Organization (WHO) has established a Public Health Emergency of Concern for the World. Fluctuating cases occur due to mobility and poor health protocols. COVID-19 is increasing rapidly and spreading in every country. In the world on June 18, 2021, there were 176,945,596 cases with 3,836,828 deaths. West Java was ranked second with 350,719 cases. Tarogong Kaler Garut sub-district is in second position, namely 983 cases, 52 cases in Mekarwangi Village. The purpose of this study is to find out what factors are related to the role of Religious Leaders and Community Leaders in efforts to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.


Instruments & Methods: This research is quantitative with a cross-sectional approach. The sample is 84 residents of RW 01 Mekarwangi Village with a simple random sampling technique. Data were obtained from questionnaires via a google form.


Findings: There is a relationship between age (P value: 0,020), gender, education, occupation, knowledge, attitudes, and efforts to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 with the role of religious leaders and community leaders in preventing the transmission of COVID-19 carried out by residents of RW 01 Mekarwangi Village.


Conclusion: Community leaders and religious leaders need to increase their role in efforts to mobilize the community to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

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Ratna Dian Kurniawati, Muthi Mumtaz Lutfiani Hamdani, Antri Ariani, Suherdin, Yanyan Mulyani, Dewi Nurlaelasari, Agung Sutriyawan, & Iceu Mulyati. (2023). Role of Religious Figures and Community Leaders in Preventing the Spread of Covid-19. International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies, 3(07), 1229–1236. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v3-i7-02
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