Relationship between Knowledge and Attitude of Islamic Religious Leader in Preventing COVID-19 in Natal District, Mandailing Natal Regency

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze relationship between knowledge and attitude of islamic religious leader in preventing COVID-19 in Natal District, Mandailing Natal Regency. This type of research uses a quantitative descriptive survey method with a cross-sectional study approach. Population in this research is an islamic religious leader in Natal District, Mandailing Natal Regency. Sampling technique used in this study is to use a total sampling technique by taking the entire population consisting of 46 islamic religious leader. Methods of data collection using interview. Data analysis used bivariate analysis using the chi-square test. The results of this study indicate that there are a relationship between knowledge and attitude of islamic religious leader in preventing COVID-19 in Natal District, Mandailing Natal Regency. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Islamic Religious Leader, Preventing