Track: Case Studies

Abstract

This research used an approach with a quantitative approach. The sample used was 107 patients at the Public Health Center, Bulukumba Regency. The research instrument used to obtain data is a questionnaire—data analysis techniques to test hypotheses using path analysis with the SPSS for Windows program's help. The results of this study indicate that: (1) The quality of extension agents has a positive and significant direct effect on people's understanding of PHBS. (2) Education has a positive and significant immediate effect on people's knowledge of PHBS. (3) The quality of extension agents has a positive and significant immediate effect on increasing PHBS. (4) Education has a positive and significant immediate effect on increasing PHBS. (5) Public understanding has a positive and significant immediate effect on increasing PHBS. (6) The quality of extension agents has an indirect positive but insignificant impact on improving PHBS through community understanding. (7) Education has a positive and significant indirect effect on improving PHBS through public awareness.