ANALISIS PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PENYAKIT KATARAK DI DESA CIBURIAL KECAMATAN CIMENYAN, KABUPATEN BANDUNG
Abstract
Cataract disease is the leading cause of global visual impairment that can result in blindness if not treated early. In Ciburial Village, Cimenyan District, Bandung Regency, the highlands characteristics coupled with intense outdoor activities increase the risk of ultraviolet radiation exposure for the community. This study aims to analyze the level of knowledge and attitudes of the community in Ciburial Village toward the prevention and management of cataract disease. This study employed a descriptive quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach. The research population included residents of RT.05 RW.01 Ciburial Village, totaling 437 people. The sample was selected using a probability sampling technique with the Slovin formula, obtaining 100 respondents. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using univariate analysis via percentage frequency distribution. The analysis showed that respondents' characteristics were dominated by the 17–25 age group (73%) and high school education level (52%). A total of 67% of respondents had a moderate level of knowledge, 30% were in the good category, and 3% were in the poor category. Regarding attitudes, the majority of respondents demonstrated a good attitude (73%), followed by very good (13%), poor (9%), and very poor (5%) categories. In general, the community of Ciburial Village possesses moderate knowledge and a good attitude toward cataract disease. However, the presence of older age groups and those with lower education levels requires more specific interventions. Healthcare professionals, such as optometrists, are advised to enhance health education using applicable media, facilitate routine free eye screening programs, and train village health volunteers to reduce the risk of blindness due to delayed cataract management.
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