The Benefits of Uwi Plant ( Dioscorea alata L. ) for Health: Knowledge, Attitude, and Its Distribution in Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

Uwi ( Dioscorea alata L. ) is a plant rich in health benefits, but many people in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (SRY) still do not realize it. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and level of knowledge about the benefits for health and the distribution of uwi plants in the SRY. This is descriptive-observational research with a cross-sectional design, 578 respondents were taken by accidental sampling and non-random selection. This research used a questionnaire as an instrument. Data were analyzed descriptively. The results showed that 578 respondents had an average score of knowledge level of 86.34 ± 13.96 with a very good category, score of attitudes of 69.76 ± 11.37 and score of knowledge level of health benefits of 66.42 ± 12.57 with a fairly good category. Related to the distribution of uwi plants in the SRY, it was found that 86 respondents (14.88%) had uwi plants in their homes. It can be concluded that people in the Special Region of Yogyakarta have a very good level of knowledge about uwi plants, and have good attitudes and knowledge about the health benefits of uwi plants, but the distribution of uwi plants is still limited in this area.