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Background: Currently, almost all countries in the world are experiencing cases of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 disease has been declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) after almost most of the countries in the world were infected with COVID-19. One of the ways to prevent COVID-19 is determined by perception of threat to COVID-19 that occurs in the community. Objectives: This study aims to determine the relationship between threat perception and COVID-19 prevention behavior in Sukoharjo Regency. Methods: The type of research used was analytical observational with a cross-sectional approach. The population was all residents aged 15-65 years in Sukoharjo Regency of 618,992 in 2018 with a total sample of 246 people from simple random sampling technique. The research was conducted in October-December 2020. The research instrument used was questionnaires which were filled out directly by the respondents through google form. The research variables were threat perception and COVID-19 prevention behavior. Bivariate statistical test using chi square test. Results: The results showed that respondent's perception of the threat of COVID-19, the perception was high (67.1%) with high COVID-19 prevention behavior as well (58.8%). Threat perception influenced mask wearing behavior (OR= 2.68; P value<0.031), hand washing behavior (OR= 3.39; P value<0.001), and social distancing behavior (OR= 3.39; P value<0.001). There was a relationship between threat perception and COVID-19 prevention behavior in Sukoharjo Regency (P value<0.000). Conclusion: The study concluded that threat perception was related to COVID-19 prevention behavior, both the behavior of using masks, washing hands and social distancing. There is a need for regional government policies to maintain the behavior of preventing COVID-19 in order to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia

The Covid-19 pandemic is still a volatile and unpredictable condition that has an impact on all aspects of life. Government programs such as lockdown, health protocols and vaccinations, as well as local wisdom such as jogo tonggo are alternative options in controlling Covid-19. The limited understanding and behavior of the community raises the issue of stigma on survivors and can affect the ineffectiveness of jogo tonggo, as well as post-vaccination wrong behavior. The purpose of this program is to the transmission of COVID-19 through reducing stigma, increasing post-vaccination knowledge and strengthening the community-based jogo tonggo program in the Gergunung. The implementation method uses a Problem Solving Cycle approach with advocacy strategies, atmosphere building and community empowerment movements. The targets of this activity include the head of the Covid-19 task force who is also the head of the RW in the Gergunung Village area, through the Trainning of Trainee (TOT) activities to prevent and control the transmission of Covid-19. The results show that 100% of Jogo Tonggo posts have been formed in 13 RW areas of Gergunung Village. Knowledge showed no significant changes. There are 3 video and pocket book as a medium of education for the Gergunung community