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Knowledge, attitude, and practices on diarrhea among undergraduate students

Mula Tarigan, Atikah Marhamah Sembiring, Dewi Frintiana Silaban.


Abstract
Objective: To identify knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding diarrhea in non-health science students at the Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia.
Methodology: This cross-sectional survey collected data from 395 respondents using convenience sampling from September to October 2024. Descriptive statistics were used to describe demographic variables, levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Inferential statistics were used to analyze the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
Results: The study found that 54.7% of respondents had moderate knowledge, 38.7% had adequate knowledge, and 6.6% had inadequate knowledge. Regarding attitude, 64.1% of respondents had a negative attitude, and 35.9% had a positive attitude. Based on practice, 95.7% of respondents had adequate practice, 4.1% had moderate practice, and 0.3% had inadequate practice. Knowledge, attitude, and practice on diarrhea were positively correlated with a p-value of <0.05.
Conclusion: Most students had adequate knowledge and practice of diarrhea, while attitudes towards diarrhea are negative. Education on diarrhea prevention is recommended for university students.

Key words: Knowledge, attitude, practices, diarrhea, student, Indonesia.


 
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Tarigan M, Sembiring AM, Silaban DF. Knowledge, attitude, and practices on diarrhea among undergraduate students. RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 211-214. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250915051207

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Tarigan M, Sembiring AM, Silaban DF. Knowledge, attitude, and practices on diarrhea among undergraduate students. RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 211-214. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250915051207


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Tarigan M, Sembiring AM, Silaban DF. Knowledge, attitude, and practices on diarrhea among undergraduate students. RMJ. (2026), [cited February 21, 2026]; 51(1): 211-214. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250915051207


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Tarigan, M., Sembiring, . A. M. & Silaban, . D. F. (2026) Knowledge, attitude, and practices on diarrhea among undergraduate students. RMJ, 51 (1), 211-214. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250915051207


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Tarigan, Mula, Atikah Marhamah Sembiring, and Dewi Frintiana Silaban. 2026. Knowledge, attitude, and practices on diarrhea among undergraduate students. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (1), 211-214. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250915051207


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Tarigan, Mula, Atikah Marhamah Sembiring, and Dewi Frintiana Silaban. "Knowledge, attitude, and practices on diarrhea among undergraduate students." Rawal Medical Journal 51 (2026), 211-214. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250915051207


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Tarigan, Mula, Atikah Marhamah Sembiring, and Dewi Frintiana Silaban. "Knowledge, attitude, and practices on diarrhea among undergraduate students." Rawal Medical Journal 51.1 (2026), 211-214. Print. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250915051207


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Tarigan, M., Sembiring, . A. M. & Silaban, . D. F. (2026) Knowledge, attitude, and practices on diarrhea among undergraduate students. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (1), 211-214. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250915051207


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