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Analisis Perilaku Masyarakat terhadap Kepatuhan Minum Obat Filariasis di Tiga Desa Kecamatan Majalaya Kabupaten Bandung Tahun 2013

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Filariasis elimination program in Indonesia set two pillars that cut the transmission with the prevention of filariasis mass drug administration (POMP filariasis) in endemic areas and preventing and limiting disability due to filariasis. POMP minimum coverage by 85% must be achieved to break the chain of transmission. Bandung Regency POMP coverage is still low at 78% compared to other regions in West Java Province. It required an analysis of community behavior towards filariasis drug compliance so it can be known which factors may be the leverage of POPM coverage in the regency.

This study is to describe and observe people’s behavior influence toward POMP medication adherence. This study was a cross sectional studies. Research location carried in three selected villages in the Majalaya district, Bandung Regency, for two months in August-September 2013. Primary data were collected by interviews using a structured questionnaire. The results showed that the practice of taking medication adherence was significantly related to the community compliance to take medication (p-value 0,001). Medication adherence is closely related to the human resources support both health care workers, cadres, cross-sector, and the promotion through a variety of promotional media.

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Media Litbangkes, 24 (4) : 199-208

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Jakarta : Sekretariat Balitbangkes., 2014

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12p

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0853-9987

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filariasis
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