The Community Role in the Implementation of Coronavirus Disease-19 Control Policies in Indonesia

Abstract

Background: The success of COVID-19 control in Indonesia comes to place with active community participation. Community's role in supporting the successful implementation of COVID-19 policy is critical to investigate. This study, therefore, aimed to determine community’s role in supporting the successful implementation of COVID-19 control policies.Method: This study is exploratory research with a cross-sectional approach. Seven Indonesian regencies as research locations were selected purposively. Quantitative data were collected from 2,010 positive-COVID-19 patients and their close contacts through a standardized self-administered questionnaire. In-depth interviews were employed with 79 health center officers. Content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data, and descriptive analysis was for the quantitative data. Results: This study had a relatively balanced gender distribution. There were 26.9% at age of 6-19 years, and 80.9% were in close contact with COVID-19 patients. Most respondents were from primary health care centers, had a bachelor's degree, and had worked for less than five years. Their adherence to health protocols was lower than the group that was not exposed to COVID-19. Most respondents followed health protocols such as hygiene (92.9 %) and cough etiquette (91.5 %). However, COVID-19 quarantine compliance was still low (38.2%), and 90.8% of respondents mostly practiced self-isolation at home. COVID-19 control strategies in each region quite varied. A lack of public awareness and education, flexibility in policy implementation, and a poor reward and punishment system were barriers to COVID-19 control. The community's role in supporting COVID-19 control policies includes helping to communicate COVID-19 risks, assisting healthcare centers in monitoring COVID-19 self-isolation, providing and operating integrated isolation shelters for confirmed cases, and participating as a case tracer.

Community-Centric Approach: Bhabinkamtibmas Strategies in Mitigating Covid-19 Transmission Within The Cultural Landscape Of Hukurila

“…In line with the study by Hariyanto et al (2022) hich states that the role of Bhabinkamtibnas in suppressing the spread of Covid-19 lies in the implementation aspect of health protocols in the field. This aspect can be observed through the evaluation of their effectiveness in ensuring protocol compliance, such as mask usage, maintaining physical distance, and reducing gatherings in public places (Mujiati et al, 2022). The success of Bhabinkamtibmas in implementing these measures is crucial in forming a concrete depiction of their practical contribution to efforts to minimize the spread of the virus (Dewi et al, 2022).…”

“…The success of Bhabinkamtibmas in implementing these measures is crucial in forming a concrete depiction of their practical contribution to efforts to minimize the spread of the virus (Dewi et al, 2022). Additionally, the analysis can also focus on the response and adaptability of Bhabinkamtibmas to dynamic situations in the field, thereby understanding the extent to which they can adapt to changes in community behavior and respond to evolving health challenges (Hariyanto et al, 2022;Mujiati et al, 2022).…”

Acceptance of Covid-19 Vaccination in Aceh Province

“…change attitudes and behavior in the physical or social environment of individuals, groups, families, and communities towards health (Depkes, 2009). Health messages can reach a wider audience through a promising health promotion strategy, making health promotion an essential instrument in shaping public health behavior (Dheo, Masfiah, & Maghfiroh, 2019;Mujiati, Sumiarsih, & Pujianti;Rubai, Masfiah, & Maqfiroch).…”