Attitude towards dengue control efforts with the potential of digital technology during COVID-19: partial least squares-structural equation modeling

Background: Dengue fever is still a public health issue in Indonesia, and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, integrated digital technology will be required for its control. This study aimed to identify factors that influence attitudes toward dengue control concerning potential application of technology. Methods: This was cross-sectional survey, with 515 people willing fill out an online questionnaire. The analysis conducted using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). There were 46 indicators used assess control, which are organized into six variables: need information systems, perceptions being threatened dengue, benefits programs, program constraints, environmental control. Results: source needed mainly through social media. positive relationship between perception threat, benefits, needs. Perception have needs. Conclusions: model showed variables had association attitude towards control.