Community Social Behavior in Preventing Tuberculosis in the City of Semarang

Abstract

— Social behavior is one of the things that can make it easier for a person to contract TB. The purpose of this study is to examine how people's behavior patterns prevent TB disease. The method used in this research uses a qualitative approach with the phenomenological analysis method. This research was conducted in the District of East Semarang, Semarang City with 3 informants. Data obtained by field observations, in-depth interviews and documentation. Findings in this study 1) People actually already know the source and symptoms of TB only they do not practice it in daily life, 2) Prevention of the spread of TB disease can be done with clean and healthy living habits, 3). The open attitude of the TB patient is exposed to the environment, so that the environment can be alert without having a negative stigma towards the patient.