Abstract
BACKGROUND: The research aims to analyze the factors consisting of resident status, gender role, stakeholder roles, infrastructure, socio-cultural, and socio-economic that influence the community behavior in managing the sanitation of coastal areas. METHODS: A cross-sectional design obtained 504,955 households of family heads in the Percut Sei Tuan Sub-district. The sample size was calculated using a category survey formula of 414 households. A simple random sampling technique was used, and the questionnaire instrument was tested for validity and reliability. The data were analyzed using CFA (Confirmatory Factor Analysis) to assess the factors that influence community behavior in managing sanitation. RESULTS: There was a socio-cultural relationship with the behavior of managing sanitation in coastal communities with a T-statistic value of 3.268. Furthermore, gender, infrastructure, and stakeholders' roles influence the behavior of managing sanitation with a T-statistic value of 3.310, 3.573, and 2.263, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Socio-cultural practices require motivation and support from various parties in creating good sanitation areas. Therefore, support from stakeholders is needed to influence the achievement of certain goals. They have the authority and budget that can be allocated to support efforts and improve sanitation.