Relationship between Knowledge Level and Attitude about Personal Protective Equipment, Years of Service, Length of Work with the Incidence of ARI in East Jakarta Traffic Police
Yunita R. M. B. Sitompul *
Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Frisca Ronauli Batubara
Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study discusses the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes about personal protective equipment, years of service, and length of work with the incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) in traffic police in East Jakarta. This study used a questionnaire with a cross-sectional method with a total sample of 54 people. The results showed that there were 32 (59.3%) cases of ARI, and the most influential factor in a row was the lack of knowledge about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as many as 21 respondents (84.0%), negative attitudes towards the use of equipment. Personal protective equipment as many as 21 respondents (84.0%), long working period (≥ 5 years) 26 respondents (83.9%), length of service 26 respondents (92.9%). Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the level of knowledge and attitudes about personal protective equipment, years of service, and length of work affect the incidence of ARI.
Keywords: ARI, traffic police, personal protective equipment