| Abstrak/Abstract |
Purpose. This study was aimed to assess the health literacy of the COVID-19
for both of the knowledge level on the Covid-19 and the health protocol
compliance by the medical and the non-medical student. Method This rapid
action research was conducted from July-August 2020. Respondents were
Indonesian students who voluntarily fulfilled the online questionnaire. A total
208 respondents participated in this study (104 students for each group).
Data analysis was performed by using chi square. Furthermore, an animation
video was developed and published through Instagram TV as the follow up
assessment. Result. The result showed that the medical students had better
knowledge (41.8% vs 33.2%, p-value=0.000) and health protocol compliance
(6.3% vs 2.4%, p-value=0.049) than the non-medical students. The lowest
compliance towards health protocol of the both groups was the physical
distancing. Moreover, the health education regarding physical distancing by
using animation video had reached audiences. According to the audiences’
comments, the video made them aware of the importance of physical
distancing. Conclusion It was important to improve health literacy for
preparing new normal, and it should be developed based on the need
assessment. |
