Dengue fever threatens more than 200 million people in Indonesia. The disease has spread to over 400 of Indonesia's 497 districts, 26 of which have been declared hyper-endemic. These districts are all situated in West Java, the most densely populated province in the country. A study was conducted to detect clusters of dengue incidence during 2007-2013 in Cimahi City, which is situated in the Bandung metropolitan area in West Java. A temporal-spatial analysis based on population data from the local Bureau of Statistics, and monthly analysis of dengue incidence from the local Municipality Health Office, were performed using SaTScan™. This retrospective space-time analysis with a Poisson distribution model and monthly precision revealed 24 significant clusters (P<0.001) throughout the seven-year study period. The most likely cluster was detected in the centre of Cimahi City and followed as it moved to the northern part of the city. Several primary and secondary clusters were identified in villages surrounding Cimahi City over time, and our conclusion is that we identified a dynamic spread of dengue fever initiated from the city centre to surrounding areas during the study period. In general, clusters were more common in the first quarter of each year. An in-depth investigation to understand relevant risk factors in high-risk areas in Cimahi city is encouraged.

This research aims to identify student learning motivation in online practicum courses during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used a quantitative survey method toward 117 biology students at the Walisongo State Islamic University. Data were collected using five-point Likert scale questionnaire. The data show that students learning motivation is in good criteria (75.47%). The percentage breakdown and criteria for each indicator are as follows: concentration 77.9% (good), curiosity 81.06% (very good), enthusiasm 66.67% (good), independence 82.64% (very good) ), readiness 77.78% (good), enthusiasm 66.7% (good), never give up 72.82% (good), and confidence 78.21% (good). This study's result can be used as an evaluation material for designing effective online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Changes in policies implemented in Indonesia before and after the New Normal policy affect the prevention habits that have been implemented by the community. Therefore, a study to determine factors affecting washing hands behavior after the implementation of the new normal policy during the COVID-19 period has been conducted in order to address this issue. This study uses two analyzes, the paired T-test which aims to determine whether there are differences in handwashing behavior among respondents before and after the new normal period, and a multivariate test using logistic regression analysis which aims to determine the factors that influence the lack of hand washing behavior. The results of this study's data analysis showed that there was a decrease in the number of respondents who had washed their hands well before and after new normal policy (73.75% to 67.75%). The results of the analysis also show that the lack of hand washing habits is related to factors such as education, intensity of seeking information related to COVID-19, have had positive for COVID-19, and anxiety due to information received. Meanwhile, age, gender, and income have no effect on this behavior. Hopefully, these results can be used as a foundation for the making of policies to improve health promotion and education on proper handwashing to targeted communities, such as people with low education level, rarely seek information, or are not anxious about COVID-19 disease. Image media can also be used to increase the interest of these targeted people towards information related to COVID-19. Abstrak Perubahan kebijakan yang diterapkan di Indonesia sebelum dan setelah kebijakan “New normal”/Adaptasi kebiasaan baru (AKB) dapat mempengaruhi upaya pencegahan penyakit di masyarakat. Informasi terkait perubahan perilaku masyarakat setelah diberlakukannya suatu kebijakan pemerintah sangat penting diketahui. Oleh karena itu, studi tentang faktor-faktor penentu kebiasaan mencuci tangan setelah diterapkannya kebijakan Adaptasi Kebiasaan Baru (“New normal”) AKB pada masa COVID-19 telah dilakukan untuk menjawab persoalan tersebut. Studi ini melakukan dua analisis yaitu uji beda dengan menggunakan uji T berpasangan yang bertujuan untuk menentukan apakah terdapat perbedaan perilaku mencuci tangan pada responden sebelum dan setelah masa adaptasi kebiasaan baru dan uji multivariat menggunakan analisis regresi logistik yang bertujuan untuk menentukan faktor yang berpengaruh pada kurangnya perilaku mencuci tangan pada responden. Hasil analisis data studi ini menunjukkan bahwa terjadi penurunan jumlah responden yang tadinya mencuci tangan dengan baik pada masa sebelum adaptasi kebiasaan baru (73,75%) menjadi kurang baik di masa setelah adaptasi kebiasaan baru (67,75%). Hasil analisis juga menunjukkan bahwa kurangnya kebiasaan mencuci tangan berhubungan dengan faktor-faktor seperti pendidikan, intensitas pencarian informasi terkait COVID-19, pernah positif COVID-19, dan kecemasan akibat informasi yang diterima. Sedangkan umur, gender, dan pendapatan tidak berpengaruh terhadap perilaku ini. Diharapkan hasil studi ini dapat digunakan sebagai dasar untuk pengembangan kebijakan promosi dan edukasi kesehatan terkait kebiasaan cuci tangan yang benar terhadap orang-orang yang ditargetkan, seperti orang-orang dengan tingkat pendidikan rendah, jarang mencari informasi, atau orang-orang yang tidak khawatir terhadap penyakit COVID-19. Media gambar juga dapat digunakkan untuk meningkatkan ketertarikan masyarakat yang ditargetkan ini terhadap informasi terkait COVID-19.

One of the strategies to curb the Covid-19 spread was administering the Covid-19 vaccine as it remains the most effective means to achieve control of the pandemic. As mandated by Minister of Health Decree Number 10/2021, Pangandaran District has to conduct Covid-19 vaccination to 341.216 individuals as the target population. Per July 26th, the Covid-19 vaccination coverage is still below 10% of target with Parigi, Sidamulih, and Mangunjaya Subdistricts as subdistricts with the lowest vaccination coverage. Vaccine hesitancy and misinformation present major barriers to achieving community coverage and immunity. This was a cross-sectional rapid survey conducted in August 2021, held in subdistrict Parigi, Sidamulih, and Mangunjaya of Pangandaran District, West Java Province. There was a total of 915 samples participated through an electronic questionnaire. Data were analyzed as univariate, and chi-square was used in bivariate analysis. There’s a significant relationship between the exposure of information about the Covid-19 vaccine with willingness to receive the vaccination

Current policy responses in Indonesia have been focused on increasing public awareness of the risks of COVID-19. Nevertheless, there is limited information concerning public perceptions on COVID-19 pandemic that would contribute for formulating adequate preventative approaches to mitigate consequences of COVID-19 in the population. The Health Belief Model (HBM) approach was adopted in this qualitative study among Indonesian adults in 34 provinces. Risks and barriers perception of COVID-19 prevention measures were assessed include exploring perceived of susceptibility, perceived of severity, perceived of benefits and perceived barriers. In-depth interviews (IDIs) were performed in April 2020 via phone (online interview). Thematic analysis approach was applied for the qualitative data analysis. The findings suggests that perception towards COVID-19 has influenced level of participation and compliance in practicing recommended preventive and control measures. Several obstacles to implement the preventive measures included the readiness of the government in terms of infrastructure and human resources for health. Lacking in terms of complying with prevention policies and health protocols, and overlapping policies launched by the government felt by the public were found to create mixed messages and responses on adequate preventative measures relating to COVID-19 epidemics situation in Indonesia. Of which, in the context of global crisis a consistent regulation and firmness in implemented related issues play a crucial role in forming participatory of preventive and control measures. Persistent and assertiveness of policy responses can increase and sustain community trust as well as their attitudes and compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures for preventing community transmission of COVID-19.