The Impact of Leaflet and Turnsheet Counseling on Parents' Knowledge of Toddler Pneumonia

Abstract

Pneumonia is a disease that affects the upper and lower respiratory tract. It is frequently reported by parents, children, elderly people, and those with health issues. Complications that may arise if pneumonia is not treated promptly include pneumonia, brain membrane infection, kesadaran penurunan, and possibly even kematian. The purpose of this study is to understand the impact before and as appropriate, to provide interventions using leaflets and lembar balik about people's knowledge of pneumonia in the baby. This type of research is quantitative research using experiments. The population in this study consists of all individuals who have a risk of contracting pneumonia, which is around 47 people. The sample was drawn using the total sampling technique because the population was only about 50 people. Analysis results based on prior knowledge and intervention outcomes using Wilcoxon uji with p=0,000 (p<0.05). It can be inferred that there is a negative impact on health by using a booklet to educate people about pneumonia in the baby. The results of this study can be used as a source of information and to increase people's awareness of the need of maintaining good health so that pneumonia is not a serious illness.