Enhancing Student Knowledge and Attitudes of Dengue through Contextual Learning: A Study at Respati University Yogyakarta Nur Alvira Pascawati (a*), Elisabeth Deta Lustiyati (b), Sri Sahayati (c), Dwi Rahayuningtyas (d)
a), b), c), d) Respati University Yogyakarta, Faculty of Health Science, Jalan Raya Tajem KM 1,5 Maguwoharjo, Depok, Sleman 55281, Indonesia
*alvirapascawati[at]gmail.com
Abstract
Background: Yogyakarta is an Indonesian province with a high dengue transmission rate and is known as the City of Students. This has led to a significant number of students being at risk of contracting dengue disease. This emphasizes the need for their strong understanding and positive attitudes toward the disease.
Purpose: Measuring enhancing student knowledge and attitudes about dengue through contextual learning.
Methods: This research employs a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design, involving a sample of 40 students from Respati University Yogyakarta, selected using Stratified Random Sampling. The instrument used is a questionnaire that has been declared valid and reliable and instructional media. The analysis comprises descriptive and comparative stages, utilizing Paired Sample t-test and Wilcoxon tests (alfa=5%).
Results: In the pre-test, student dengue knowledge had a median of 66.7 (range: 31.7-81.7), and attitudes had a mean of 64.8 with a standard deviation of 8.3. Following 2 days of contextual learning, knowledge increased among 38 students (95%) to a median of 78.5 (range: 58.3-100). Attitudes also improved, with a mean of 80.7 and a standard deviation of 5.8. A significant increase was evident from the pre-test to post-test values, as indicated by the P-Value: 0.000 < 0.05.
Conclusion: The study findings prompt health authorities to enhance student knowledge and attitudes regarding dengue disease, enabling them to serve as role models in mitigating community transmission.
