Analysis of Public Awareness Level of the Community-Based Total Sanitation Program (STBM) (Case Study of Residents in Potrobangsan Village, North Magelang, Magelang City)

Abstract

The government organized a Community Based Total Sanitation Program (STBM) to change people's hygiene behavior. However, the awareness to create a sanitation system according to Clean and Healthy Living Standards and Behaviors is still low. Therefore, this research aims to see the awareness level of STBM program and factors that influence it. This research uses quantitative method through survey and qualitative method through interview. The results of this study indicate that the highest level of awareness on the five STBM pillars is at attitude level where the community supports the STBM program. Pillar 1: Stop Open Defecation by 88.07%, pillar 2: Washing Hands with Soap by 87.16%, pillar 3: Drinking Water and Household Food Management by 76.25%, pillar 4: Securing Household Waste by 61.70% and pillar 5: Safeguarding Home Liquid Waste Stairs by 62.06%. Meanwhile, the factors that influence them are knowledge, socioeconomic level, government commitment and program monitoring.