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Health lifestyle education through the 6-step handwashing and toothbrushing campaign

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Elementary school children, aged 6 to 11 years old, are a vulnerable group susceptible to health problems. This community service activity aimed to provide education and guidance on healthy lifestyles to students at SDN 1 Bataraguru, Palabusa Village, Lea-lea District, Baubau City. The program involved a socialization session on the six steps of proper handwashing and toothbrushing, followed by practical demonstrations. The results showed an improvement in students' understanding, knowledge, and application of the six steps of handwashing and toothbrushing, which is expected to reduce health problems among children.

Source: Community Empowerment

DOI: 10.31603/ce.11680

Authors: Kusrini Kusrini, Jumiati Jumiati, Amai Amai, La Ali, Rafiani Rafiani, Iskandar Salju, Ayu Lestari

Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton

Language: English

Topic: School Health and Nursing Education

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403499509

FWCI: 0.549

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Cited by: 1

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