Abstract
Introduction: Efforts to control dengue fever can be accomplished
by promoting health awareness among those at risk of contracting the
disease. Numerous factors, such as the health promotion methods and
media used, will have an effect on health promotion. Method: The
research method used is quasi-experimental with a factorial 2x2
design. The study sampled 66 individuals. The analysis in this study
employed a two-lane variance (ANAVA) analysis with a confidence
level of 95 percent Result : The findings of this study indicate that
community knowledge about DHF prevention with companion
discussion is greater than community knowledge about DHF
prevention without companion discussion. The knowledge of highly
motivated communities is greater than the knowledge of low
motivated individuals. There is a relationship between extension
strategies and motivation for a healthy lifestyle in terms of
influencing public knowledge.Conlusion The Finale There is a
relationship between extension strategies and motivation for a
healthy lifestyle in terms of influencing public knowledge. It is
suggested to the puskesmas officer that he conduct extension efforts
on DHF disease prevention by using film media in conjunction with
discussion to increase public awareness of DHF disease prevention