The Knowledge and Attitude of Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang Pharmacy Students on National Health Programs of GERMAS – A Descriptive Study
Prasojo Pribadi, Rayi Citra Ayu Pangestuti, Heni Lutfiyati, Elmiawati Latifah, Setyo Budi Santoso
Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang
Abstract
The important role of pharmacists in the community in disseminating the National Health Programs of GERMAS is as an effort to educate healthy lifestyles to the community. This paper aims to explore the knowledge and attitude of Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang pharmacy students on National Health Programs of GERMAS. This study was a cross-sectional survey. A total of 124 respondents were used in this study. This study carried out from August 2019 were used convenience sampling technique. Results: Of all student pharmacy programs group (associate degree and bachelor degree), 76.6% of pharmacy students feel that their current knowledge is not sufficient to be an active part of GERMAS. 64.5% of pharmacy students feel they have an important role to play in GERMAS and 97.6% are willing to take professional roles and want to learn more about GERMAS. There is no relationship of pharmacy programs on knowledge and attitudes towards the national health program of GERMAS. Health education institutions as the pioneer of health workers must equip their students with sufficient knowledge about national health programs so as to increase their role and desire to participate in the GERMAS.
Keywords: GERMAS, Knowledge, Attitude, Pharmacy Students.
Topic: Public Health