The older the age, the more obedient the respondents using masks and washing their hands, but not social distancing. The use of masks is the primary choice in preventing COVID-19.
Furthermore, the variables related to social distancing behavior are respondents’ knowledge and attitude, while those associated with handwashing behavior are education and knowledge levels. Some variables such as age groups, type of occupation, education level, level of knowledge, and positive attitude of respondents towards COVID-19 are related to the behavior of wearing a mask. Respondents who used masks as much as 95.2%, kept their distance (89.9%) and washed their hands (92.4%). It is separated in the northeast from the Malay Peninsula by the Strait of Malacca and in the south from Java by the Sunda Strait. Most of the respondents already have good knowledge and attitude about the prevention of COVID-19. Sumatra, Indonesian Sumatera, Indonesian island, the second largest (after Borneo) of the Greater Sunda Islands, in the Malay Archipelago. To see an overview of preventive behavior and the factors that affect it, use the chi-square test. Crossectional study methods were conducted on 602 respondents using questionnaires collected using google forms. This study aims to describe COVID-19 prevention behavior using masks, washing hands, and social distancing in Palembang. Community compliance with preventive behavior against COVID-19 can reduce transmission rates.
The community’s knowledge, attitudes, and behavior toward COVID-19 are an integral part of the fight against COVID-19. In South Sumatera, the increase in COVID-19 occurred after three weeks of confirmed cases in Indonesia.
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