KNOWLEDGE AND PREVENTION OF COVID-19 BY AIRCRAFT PASSENGERS IN RIAU PROVINCE

Abstract

This study is aimed to find out the knowledge of aircraft passengers and the preventive measures taken by airplane passengers when traveling internationally during the COVID-19 period. Method: The research method used is a qualitative method with a narrative descriptive technique. The respondents are airplane passengers who had traveled abroad between January and March, 2020. Technique sampling of this study is snowball sampling. The respondents in the study amounted to 10 people. The technique of collecting data was through interviews using an audio recorder. Data analysis used is thematic analysis. Result: The result shows that there were several themes of aircraft passenger knowledge, namely definitions, signs of symptoms, transmission, and preventing COVID-19. The efforts to prevent COVID-19 carried out by aircraft passengers include using masks, hand sanitizers, doing physical distancing, and washing hands. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study knowledge possessed by airplane passengers regarding COVID-19 is still inadequate so it is hoped that the government will be more responsive in responding to COVID-19.