The Correlation Between Knowledge Level And Behavior Of Informal Workers In Tourism Industries Toward Sun Protection Application At Kuta Beach
Komang Rizki Rahayu Putri Pradnyayanti (a*), I Gede Putu Darma Suyasa (b), Idah Ayu Wulandari (b)

Institute of Technology and Health Bali

Abstract

Abstract-The application of sun protection is a key factor in the prevention of skin cancer especially for those who spend significant time under the sun such as informal workers in tourism industries. However, preliminary observation reveals that these workers are lacking in the application of sun protection. The purpose of this study was identify the relationship between the level of knowledge and behavior of informal workers in tourist industries on the application of sun protection. This was a descriptive study with cross-sectional approach. Respondents were 299 informal workers at Kuta Beach selected through consecutive sampling technique. Data were collected using a modified questionnaire by Alzahrani (2018) and Gray (2010), and analyzed using Spearman-s Rho Correlation. Among 299 respondents, 23.4% were females and 76.6% were males. Most of them aged between 26-35 years (32.4%). Findings indicated that 59.9% had less knowledge, 32.8% had moderate knowledge, only 7.4% had adequate knowledge. Meanwhile, 61.2% had inadequate behavior of the application of sun protection, 36.1% had moderate behavior, only 2.7% had adequate behavior. There was a medium correlation between two variables, r=0.411, n=299, p< 0.001, with high levels of knowledge associated with high levels of behavior. There is a significant correlation between the level of knowledge and behavior of respondent toward sun protection application. Informal workers in tourism industries are expected to increase knowledge on the application of sun protection and to apply sun protection.

Keywords: Keywords: Knowledge, Behavior, Sun protection, Skin Cancer

Topic: Healthcare Practice and Services

Link: https://ifory.id/abstract-plain/pkacfeBuFmzK

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