Knowing is Half the Battle: Knowledge Linked to Healthy Habits in Surabaya, but Attitudes Not So Much

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Paper Summary

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This study found a significant relationship between knowledge and the practice of hygienic and healthy lifestyles (PHBS) among residents of Rangkah urban village in Surabaya, Indonesia. However, no significant relationship was found between attitudes and PHBS practices.

Explain Like I'm Five

Scientists found that when people knew how to be clean and healthy, they often did it. But how they *felt* about being clean didn't change if they actually did it or not.

Possible Conflicts of Interest

None identified

Identified Limitations

Limited Generalizability

The study is limited to a single urban village in Surabaya, which may not be representative of other areas in Indonesia. The findings may not be generalizable to other populations or settings.

Cross-Sectional Design

The cross-sectional design limits the ability to establish causality between knowledge, attitudes, and PHBS practices. It only provides a snapshot of the relationships at a single point in time.

Self-Reported Data

The study relies on self-reported data, which can be subject to social desirability bias and recall bias. Participants may over-report positive behaviors or under-report negative behaviors.

Limited Scope

The study does not explore other potential factors that may influence PHBS practices, such as socioeconomic status, access to resources, and cultural beliefs.

Rating Explanation

This study uses a standard cross-sectional design and provides a reasonable analysis of the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and healthy lifestyle practices. However, several limitations, such as its limited generalizability, reliance on self-reported data, and lack of exploration of other potential factors, prevent it from receiving a higher rating.

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Topic Hierarchy

Domain: Health Sciences

Field: Medicine

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

File Information

Original Title: Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat pada Masyarakat di Kelurahan Rangkah Kota Surabaya

Uploaded: July 14, 2025 at 06:53 AM

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