Personal Hygiene Analysis And Implementation Of Health Protocols On Cafe Managers And Visitors 'X' In Medan City In 2022

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Personal Hygiene Analysis and Implementation of Health Protocols at the Cafe 'X' Medan City in 2022

Introduction

The safety and health of visitors is a top priority in public places, including cafes. However, based on observations in several cafes in the city of Medan, there are still many who have not fully complied with the health protocol, such as keeping distance, wearing masks, and washing hands. This has the potential to increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This study aims to analyze personal hygiene and the implementation of health protocols at the Cafe 'X' Medan City in 2022, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Methodology

This study uses a descriptive method with the population of managers and visitors to the 'X' cafe. The research sample amounted to 145 people, consisting of 100 visitors and 45 managers, chosen using purposive sampling techniques. The data was collected through a questionnaire that consisted of questions about personal hygiene, health protocols, and demographic information.

Demographic Profile of Visitors and Managers

The results showed that most visitors to the 'X' cafe were in the category of young adults (26-35 years) (57.8%), male sex (75.6%), medium education (53.3%), and has an income of less than Rp 3,329,867 (57.8%). Meanwhile, the majority of the last teenagers 'X' cafe managers (17-25 years) (61%), male (76%), medium education (58%), and have an income of less than Rp 3,329,867 (53%).

Knowledge of Personal Hygiene and Health Protocols

The level of visitor knowledge of personal hygiene and health protocols is mostly in the medium category (51%) and good (24%). Meanwhile, the knowledge of the 'X' cafe manager about personal hygiene and health protocols is mostly in the good category (73.3%) and moderate (26.7%).

Attitude of Visitors and Managers in Implementing Personal Hygiene and Health Protocols

The attitude of visitors in applying personal hygiene and health protocols is mostly in the good category (81%) and moderate (19%). The attitude of the 'X' cafe manager in implementing personal hygiene and health protocols is mostly in the good category (84.4%) and (84%) in the implementation of health protocols.

Action in Implementing Personal Hygiene and Health Protocols

The results also showed that 73% of visitors and 82.2% of the 'X' cafe manager had action in implementing personal hygiene and health protocols during Pandemi Covid-19 in the good category. As many as 77.8% of the 'X' cafe provides facilities for COVID-19 prevention.

Conclusion

This study shows that although most of the managers and visitors of the 'X' cafe have good knowledge and attitudes about personal hygiene and health protocols, they still need to be improved. Increased knowledge and education, especially regarding the symptoms of COVID-19, becomes important. This is expected to increase compliance and awareness in implementing personal hygiene and health protocols at the 'X' cafe so that it helps suppress the spread of COVID-19.

Recommendations

Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made:

  • The 'X' cafe should provide regular training and education to its managers and staff on personal hygiene and health protocols.
  • The 'X' cafe should increase the availability of facilities for COVID-19 prevention, such as hand sanitizer and masks.
  • The 'X' cafe should implement a system to monitor and evaluate the compliance of its managers and staff with personal hygiene and health protocols.
  • The 'X' cafe should provide incentives to its managers and staff who consistently comply with personal hygiene and health protocols.

Limitations of the Study

This study has several limitations, including:

  • The study only focused on the 'X' cafe and may not be generalizable to other cafes.
  • The study only collected data from a sample of 145 people and may not be representative of the entire population of visitors and managers.
  • The study only used a descriptive method and may not have captured the underlying factors that influence personal hygiene and health protocols.

Future Research Directions

Future research should aim to:

  • Investigate the factors that influence personal hygiene and health protocols in cafes.
  • Develop and evaluate interventions to improve compliance with personal hygiene and health protocols in cafes.
  • Conduct a longitudinal study to examine the impact of personal hygiene and health protocols on the spread of COVID-19 in cafes.

References

  • World Health Organization. (2020). COVID-19.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). COVID-19.
  • Ministry of Health. (2020). COVID-19.

Appendix

The appendix includes the questionnaire used in this study, as well as the demographic profile of the participants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Personal Hygiene and Health Protocols in Cafes

Q: What is the importance of personal hygiene and health protocols in cafes?

A: Personal hygiene and health protocols are crucial in cafes to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. By following these protocols, cafes can create a safe and healthy environment for their customers and staff.

Q: What are some common personal hygiene practices that cafes should implement?

A: Some common personal hygiene practices that cafes should implement include:

  • Washing hands frequently with soap and water
  • Using hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available
  • Wearing masks when interacting with customers or staff
  • Keeping a safe distance from customers and staff
  • Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and equipment regularly

Q: What are some common health protocols that cafes should implement?

A: Some common health protocols that cafes should implement include:

  • Temperature checks for customers and staff
  • Screening for symptoms of COVID-19
  • Providing hand sanitizer and masks for customers and staff
  • Implementing social distancing measures
  • Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and equipment regularly

Q: How can cafes ensure that their staff are following personal hygiene and health protocols?

A: Cafes can ensure that their staff are following personal hygiene and health protocols by:

  • Providing regular training and education on personal hygiene and health protocols
  • Monitoring and evaluating staff compliance with personal hygiene and health protocols
  • Providing incentives for staff who consistently comply with personal hygiene and health protocols
  • Disciplining staff who fail to comply with personal hygiene and health protocols

Q: How can cafes communicate with their customers about personal hygiene and health protocols?

A: Cafes can communicate with their customers about personal hygiene and health protocols by:

  • Displaying signs and posters about personal hygiene and health protocols
  • Providing information about personal hygiene and health protocols on their website and social media
  • Informing customers about personal hygiene and health protocols through announcements and reminders
  • Encouraging customers to ask questions and report any concerns about personal hygiene and health protocols

Q: What are some common challenges that cafes face in implementing personal hygiene and health protocols?

A: Some common challenges that cafes face in implementing personal hygiene and health protocols include:

  • Limited resources and budget
  • Limited staff training and education
  • Limited customer awareness and compliance
  • Limited access to personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Limited ability to monitor and evaluate staff compliance

Q: How can cafes overcome these challenges?

A: Cafes can overcome these challenges by:

  • Prioritizing personal hygiene and health protocols as a critical business function
  • Investing in staff training and education on personal hygiene and health protocols
  • Communicating effectively with customers about personal hygiene and health protocols
  • Providing incentives for staff who consistently comply with personal hygiene and health protocols
  • Seeking support from local health authorities and experts

Q: What are some best practices for cafes to follow in implementing personal hygiene and health protocols?

A: Some best practices for cafes to follow in implementing personal hygiene and health protocols include:

  • Developing and implementing a comprehensive personal hygiene and health protocol plan
  • Providing regular training and education on personal hygiene and health protocols
  • Monitoring and evaluating staff compliance with personal hygiene and health protocols
  • Communicating effectively with customers about personal hygiene and health protocols
  • Continuously reviewing and updating personal hygiene and health protocols to ensure they are effective and up-to-date.

Q: What are some resources that cafes can use to learn more about personal hygiene and health protocols?

A: Some resources that cafes can use to learn more about personal hygiene and health protocols include:

  • World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on COVID-19
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on COVID-19
  • Local health authorities and experts
  • Online training and education programs
  • Industry associations and trade organizations.