Analysis of the Covid-19 Control and Prevention Management for the Community in Mpunda Subdistrict, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara

Abstract

Background: Based on October 2020 data, Mpunda subdistrict was one of the areas with the highest number of positive COVID-19 (56 cases) of all 5 districts. This study aimed to describe the management of COVID-19 control and prevention in the community of Mpunda subdistrict, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara. Subjects and Method : This was a qualitative study conducted at Community Health Center, Mpunda, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara. A sample of 140 key informants was selected for this study. The data were collected by interview and observation. The data were analyzed accordingly. Results: Management of the COVID-19 response in Mpunda subdistrict, Bima had been carried out in accordance with government regulation policy. However, this effort had not been able to suppress the spread of COVID-19. The addition of new cases was still happening because there was still a lack of public awareness of the dangers of COVID19. People were still active outside the home without paying attention to the COVID-19 prevention protocol. The study showed the handling of COVID-19 in Bima had not been optimally carried out. Most of the informants stated that they did not know what policies had been carried out by the government in preventing the transmission of COVID-19. Socialization of the control and prevention management of COVID-19 was mostly done through mass media, posters, banners, SK (decision letter), and SE (circular). However, the socialization was not carried out to all levels of society. This effort targeted only a small part of the community where not everyone had access to this information. Conclusion: The management of COVID-19 counter measures in Mpunda District, Bima has been carried out according to government direction and policy. However, it has not been carried out optimally and the prevention approach is not community-based.