Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that has remained a global public health concern for more than five decades. Commonly referred to as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in the community, it continues to be a significant health issue. In 2024, the number of DHF cases in Aceh Province reached 3,044. In Banda Aceh City, the trend has been fluctuating, with 400 reported cases in 2024—the highest in the last five years—resulting in three deaths. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between dengue fever prevention behaviors using the Health Belief Model (HBM) approach. This research employed a quantitative analytic observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population consisted of heads of households or housewives across 9 subdistricts in Banda

Aceh. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares (PLS) with the SmartPLS version 4.0 application. Hypothesis testing revealed that age group was significantly associated with perceived benefits (p = 0.035 < 0.05) and perceived severity (p = 0.035 < 0.05). Perceived susceptibility was significantly related to dengue prevention behavior (p = 0.000 < 0.05), as were perceived benefits (p = 0.000 < 0.05), perceived barriers (p = 0.000 < 0.05), and cues to action (p = 0.000 < 0.05). This study provides recommendations for government and community stakeholders in formulating effective dengue prevention policies in Banda Aceh City.

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