KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF NON HEALTH  STUDENTS ABOUT FORENSIC SCIENCE

I GUSTI AYU PRASHANTI MAHARANI DHARYANTARI MENDALA

KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF NON HEALTH STUDENTS ABOUT FORENSIC SCIENCE

dc.contributor.advisor	Berlian Isnia Fitrasanti
dc.contributor.advisor	Fitri Agustina Huspa
dc.contributor.author	I GUSTI AYU PRASHANTI MAHARANI DHARYANTARI MENDALA
dc.date.accessioned	2024-06-11T05:52:57Z
dc.date.available	2024-06-11T05:52:57Z
dc.date.issued	2023-07-14
dc.description.abstract	Introduction & Background: In Indonesia, awareness of the importance of forensic science in the law enforcement process still needs to be improved, and publications based on forensic science in general still need to be made. So far, people`s knowledge of forensic science is still narrow, with the assumption that forensic science is only limited to examining bodies to determine the cause of death. Society, especially college students, needs education about forensic science`s urgency and benefits. College students are part of the strata of society and have a big role in the social control of society. However, many students, especially students with non-health majors, need to learn that the department they are in can be applied to the investigation process. This research was conducted to determine non-health students` knowledge and perceptions of forensic science, especially at Padjadjaran University. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive observational study of the knowledge and perceptions of non-health students was conducted at Padjadjaran University from April to June 2023. Four hundred twenty-three respondents from the non-health field group of faculties were randomly included in this study. After agreeing to the informed consent, respondents filled out an online questionnaire containing questions about knowledge and perceptions about forensic science. The collected data is presented as a percentage in tables. Results: In total, there were 7 (1.65%) respondents who had adequate knowledge, 379 (89.60%) respondents who had moderate knowledge and 37 (8.75%) respondents who had inadequate knowledge. There were 363 (85.82%) respondents who positively perceived forensic science. However, 23.04% of respondents think that forensic science can only be applied in the medical or health fields. An average of 51.30% of respondents believe that they have never heard of or studied forensic science in their lectures and that the major they are studying cannot be applied or even related to forensic science. Meanwhile, only an average of 13,12% of respondents agreed that forensic science should be part of the curriculum for all students. Conclusions and recommendations: Respondents showed slightly inadequate knowledge and positive perceptions. However, only a few people show adequate knowledge and perceptions. Most of the respondents needed to show more knowledge and doubt about whether the major that they are taking can be applied to forensic science. It is suggested that the government improves public knowledge. Especially among university students, through various activities and programs to explore the potential for skill development engaged with forensic science, which drives research, innovation, and resource allocation to improve forensic techniques and technologies from intra-collaborative fields of study.
dc.identifier.uri	https://repository.unpad.ac.id/handle/kandaga/130110200158
dc.subject	forensic science
dc.subject	knowledge
dc.subject	perception
dc.title	KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF NON HEALTH STUDENTS ABOUT FORENSIC SCIENCE