Analysis of the Impact of Covid-19 in the Pandemic Era on the Socio-Economic and Health of Scavengers in Medan Denai District, Medan City

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10.2991/978-2-494069-07-7_19How to use a DOI?

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Impact of Covid-19; Socio-Economic; Health of Scavengers

Abstract

The study entitled Analysis of the Impact of Covid-19 in the Pandemic Era on the socio-economic life and health of scavengers in the Medan Denai District, Medan City was carried out because the Corona Virus (Covid-19) is a new virus that has spread from 2020 to 2022 quickly resulted in social and economic problems that occurred where the scavenger community also felt the impact of Covid-19. The job as a scavenger is often underestimated by some people because it is close to a dirty environment and low income results. This study aims to analyze how the socio-economic and health impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic Era waste scavengers around Temporary Disposal Sites (TPS) in the area of Jalan Perjuangan and Jalan Menteng Raya, Medan Denai District. The method used in this research is qualitative with a descriptive approach. The method of data collection using observation and interviews. The results showed that the socio-economic and health conditions of the scavengers in the areas of Jalan Perjuangan and Jalan Menteng Raya, Medan Denai District, overall experienced a decrease in turnover and income by up to 50%, as well as their social life and health decreased. The implication of this research is that it is hoped that people who work as scavengers during the Covid-19 period pay more attention to health protocols such as wearing masks, washing hands, and keeping a distance when working as scavengers so that their income can increase and can meet the family’s living expenses, especially expenses. child education.

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AU  - Efendi Agus
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/11/15
TI  - Analysis of the Impact of Covid-19 in the Pandemic Era on the Socio-Economic and Health of Scavengers in Medan Denai District, Medan City
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Communication, Policy and Social Science (InCCluSi 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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