Sitti Hasma, Djuwartini, Benny HL Situmorang

Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Masyarakat Terhadap Stigma Orang Dengan HIV Di RW 09 RT 01 Kelurahan Baru Kabupaten Tolitoli

Introduction

Hubungan pengetahuan dan sikap masyarakat terhadap stigma orang dengan hiv di rw 09 rt 01 kelurahan baru kabupaten tolitoli. Telusuri hubungan antara pengetahuan, sikap masyarakat, dan stigma ODHIV di Tolitoli. Studi kuantitatif ini mengungkap korelasi signifikan, merekomendasikan sosialisasi HIV untuk mengurangi diskriminasi.

Abstract

Hasil wawancara awal di RW 09 RT 01 Kelurahan Baru menunjukkan bahwa ada 2 masyarakat diantaranya yang mengatakan jika pasangannya HIV, ia akan menceraikannya dan enggan untuk merawatnya, ia juga takut bergaul dengan orang yang terinfeksi HIV karena takut tertular, dan merasa orang HIV sebaiknya di dalam rumah saja dan tidak usah berinteraksi dengan orang lain. Tujuan penelitian yaitu dianalisisnya hubungan pengetahuan dan sikap masyarakat terhadap stigma ODHIV di Kelurahan Baru. Jenis penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan metode analitik dengan desain cross sectional. Populasi pada penelitian ini yaitu seluruh masyarakat di RW 09 RT 01 Kelurahan Baru sebanyak 112 orang, dengan teknik pengambilan sampel purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian univariat diperoleh dari 59 responden, mayoritas (66,1%) responden mempunya pengetahuan cukup tentang HIV. Sebagian besar (54,2%) responden memiliki sikap baik tentang HIV. Sebagian besar (55,9%) responden memiliki stigma ODHIV yang tinggi. Hasil penelitian bivariat didapatkan terdapat hubungan pengetahuan terhadap stigma ODHIV (p-value = 0,000), ada hubungan sikap terhadap stigma ODHIV (p-value = 0,000). Kesimpulan ada hubungan pengetahuan dan sikap masyarakat terhadap stigma ODHIV di Kelurahan Baru. Bagi pihak Puskesmas Kota Tolitoli untuk lebih sering mensosialisasikan HIV tidak hanya pada penderita namun pada masyarakat luas, tidak hanya secara langsung tetapi melalui media sosial agar dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang HIV sehingga dapat merubah pandangan negatif/rendah mereka terhadap ODHIV.

Review

This study meticulously examines the critical relationship between community knowledge, attitudes, and the pervasive stigma surrounding people living with HIV (PLHIV) in a specific neighborhood in Tolitoli, Indonesia. The abstract effectively presents a compelling case for the research, starting with a powerful anecdotal observation that immediately highlights the issue's gravity. Utilizing a quantitative, cross-sectional design, the research robustly concludes that both knowledge and attitudes are significantly associated with the level of stigma exhibited by the community. This finding is particularly important, as it confirms that even with seemingly sufficient knowledge and good attitudes, high levels of stigma can persist, suggesting a complex interplay of factors that public health initiatives must address. The methodological approach, while generally sound for a quantitative study, presents a few areas for clarification that would enhance its overall strength. The abstract clearly states the use of purposive sampling, selecting 59 respondents from a population of 112. A detailed explanation of the specific criteria for this purposive selection would be beneficial in the full manuscript to understand potential biases and the representativeness of the sample. Furthermore, while the study indicates "sufficient" knowledge and "good" attitudes among respondents, details regarding the specific instruments or scales used to measure knowledge, attitude, and stigma—including their validity and reliability—are crucial for a thorough evaluation of the findings. Providing this context would solidify the methodological rigor and allow for better interpretation of the results. Despite these minor points, the practical implications derived from this research are highly significant and directly actionable, particularly for local health agencies like Puskesmas Kota Tolitoli. The recommendation to expand and diversify HIV socialization efforts, including leveraging social media, is a timely and strategic suggestion that aligns with modern public health communication strategies. This research serves as a strong local evidence base, highlighting the urgent need for targeted, multi-faceted interventions that go beyond mere information dissemination to actively challenge and reshape stigmatizing attitudes. Future studies could build upon this by evaluating the effectiveness of such interventions or exploring qualitative dimensions to uncover deeper cultural and social roots of stigma, thus contributing further to global efforts to create more inclusive environments for PLHIV.

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