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Clean and healthy living behavior education for elementary school students in Katimbang Subdistrict, Makassar

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Infectious diseases have become a global issue with a prevalence of 18.4 percent. One of the efforts to prevent such diseases is instilling a culture of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (CHLB). Early childhood and school-age children are crucial age groups that determine the quality of a child's growth and development. However, several health issues, such as diarrhea, which contributed to a mortality rate of 14.5 percent in 2020, affect this age group. One area facing problems related to infectious diseases in Indonesia is Katimbang Subdistrict, Biringkanaya District, Makassar City, South Sulawesi Province. Based on observations, this area is prone to flooding, with the highest health complaints being skin infections and diarrhea. This activity aims to enhance the knowledge of elementary school students in the Katimbang Sub-district regarding CHLB. The method employed is lectures utilizing leaflets, posters, and animated videos. The results of this activity show a significant increase in students' knowledge of CHLB from a pre-test score of 77.61 ± 11.77 to 90.07 ± 10.87 in the post-test, with a significant difference. The significant increase in students' knowledge indicates the success and effectiveness of this activity in improving students' understanding of CHLB.

Source: Abdimas Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Merdeka Malang

DOI: 10.26905/abdimas.v10i1.13835