Hygiene Sanitation Campaign for Washing Hands with Soap at SDN Bukit Indah, Lamandau Regency

Muhammad Rahmanto; Hajah Siti Khadijah; Yusterfina Selan; Agung Tri Wibowo; Sonia Santa Pereira Da Costa; Yulia Nur Khayati

doi:10.55927/jpmb.v5i4.22

Authors

Muhammad Rahmanto Ngudi Waluyo University
Hajah Siti Khadijah Ngudi Waluyo University
Yusterfina Selan Ngudi Waluyo University
Agung Tri Wibowo Ngudi Waluyo University
Sonia Santa Pereira Da Costa Ngudi Waluyo University
Yulia Nur Khayati Ngudi Waluyo University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmb.v5i4.22

Keywords:

Hygiene Sanitation, Handwashing With Soap, Healthy Behavior, School Health Promotion, Handwashing, Campaign, Health Education, Elementary School Students

Abstract

Handwashing with soap (HWWS) is one of the most effective preventive measures for reducing environmentally transmitted diseases, particularly diarrhea and respiratory infections, which frequently affect primary school–aged children. However, HWWS practices remained low at SDN Bukit Indah, Lamandau District, due to limited facilities, inadequate health education, and the absence of habitual hygiene reinforcement. This community service activity aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the cleanliness and sanitation campaign in improving HWWS (Cleanliness, Health, and Sanitation) behavior among students at SDN Bukit Indah assessed behavioral changes before and after the intervention. The campaign resulted in significant improvements in HWWS behavior across all five observed indicators. Post-intervention data showed a significant increase of 50% across all measured aspects, for instance, the use of soap increased from 30% to 80%. Students demonstrated greater consistency during critical moments and better understanding of the six-step technique. The hygiene and sanitation campaign effectively improved handwashing with soap behavior among students. Hygiene campaigns have proven to be effective in addressing school needs, improving student health, and fostering a culture of cleanliness in the school environment

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