Dermatitis Disease Prevention Behavior (Case Study: Seaweed Farmers in Bantaeng Sub-District)

Backgrounds: Dermatitis is skin inflammation in response to the influence of endogenous factors, causing clinical abnormalities in the form of polymorphic efflorescence and complaints of itching. Objective: The aim of this research is to analyze the behavior of seaweed farmers in preventing dermatitis in Bantaeng Sub-district. Methods: This research uses a quantitative research design using analytical methods with a cross sectional approach. This research was conducted in the Bantaeng Sub-district area. The population in this study was all 229 seaweed workers in the Lamalaka Village area. The data analysis used was univariate and bivariate with the chi-square statistical test. Results: The results of the research show that there is a significant relationship between susceptibility (0.001 < 0.05), severity (0.020 < 0.05), motivation (0.000 < 0.05), benefits (0.000 < 0.05) and barriers (0.002 < 0.05) in dermatitis prevention behavior. Conclusion: The implication of this study is the need to develop a more intensive training program tailored to the needs of seaweed farmers in Bantaeng Sub-district, with a focus on increasing understanding of the benefits of preventing dermatitis and overcoming perceived barriers, so as to encourage the adoption of more effective and sustainable preventive behavior.