Instagram campaign about COVID-19 vaccine, variant of COVID-19 virus, use of mask, and daily activities in a pandemic situation

Muhammad Anas Farobi 1, Anisa Putri Amanda 1, Nadyalifa Tania Putri 1, Dewi Ratna Sari 2, *, Bella Salsabila 1, Dhia Farhan Taufik 1, Hammam Izza Rofiqi 1, Daniel Jonathan Mangapul Siagian 1, Marsa Safira 1 and Aisha Maharani Aliski 1

1 Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
2 Department of Anatomy, Histology, and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
 
Research Article
 
Publication history: 
Received on 10 December 2021; revised on 12 January 2022; accepted on 14 January 2022
 
Abstract: 
Since the establishment of COVID-19 as a global pandemic by WHO in 2020, cases have increased worldwide, especially in Indonesia. Over time, the vaccination program has been implemented. Still, the public's lack of vigilance, particularly regarding the use of double masks and adaptation to the current pandemic situation, is causing an increase in cases, especially in June-July 2021. Therefore, Instagram for educational campaigns can deliver more interactive material using existing features. This study aimed to know Instagram users’ knowledge level about COVID-19 by giving quizzes with answer choices. As a result, Instagram users who became our campaign participants have a knowledge average above 50% for all the four campaign themes, with the lowest average for the variant theme and the highest average for the vaccine theme. In conclusion, Instagram users who became our participants have enough knowledge of campaign materials.
 
Keywords: 
Virus; COVID-19; An educational campaign; Vaccine; Mask; Daily activities
 
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