Heni Isniyati, Eram Tunggul Pawenang, Mustafa Daru Affandi
The COVID-19 distribution pattern in Batang, an area on the north coast of Central Java between Pekalongan and Semarang, has shown an increase to 9,924 cases since it was first identified on April 4, 2020, until December 2021. The rise in COVID-19 cases in Batang is inf luenced by various environmental characteristics, including population density and altitude of the area. This research aims to analyze the contribution of these environmental factors to the increase in cases, using a spatial approach based on location quotient (LQ) in Batang Regency over two consecutive years. The research follows a descriptive study with an explanatory spatial approach and has a sample size of 248 villages. The findings reveal that out of the 248 villages with confirmed COVID-19 cases, 53 (21.4%) villages showed a very high potential distribution (LQ>1.2), while 25 (10.1%) villages exhibited a low potential distribution (0.80<LQ<0.95). The analysis of Moran’s Index autocorrelation for the distribution pattern of COVID-19 cases in 2020 and 2021 showed significant results, with a probability value < 0.01 and a standard value > 2.58, indicating a cluster distribution pattern. This research helps identify areas with the potential to spread COVID-19 cases, ranging from highest to lowest, thereby assisting the government in formulating policies to overcome COVID-19 cases in Batang Regency. © 2023, Universitas Negeri Semarang. All rights reserved.
Public Health Laboratory, Sports Science Faculty, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia; Public Health Department, Sports Science Faculty, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
