Knowledge of Hand Hygiene and Oral Health Students at Methodist 3 Private Primary School Medan

Authors

  • Veronica Angelia Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Ervina Sofyanti Universitas Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32734/abdimastalenta.v6i1.5152

Keywords:

primary students, hand hygiene, oral health

Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge among students at private school towards hand hygiene and oral health in Medan, Indonesia. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 498 students aged 6-12 years of Methodist 3 Primary School in Medan, Indonesia. Knowledge was asssed using hand hygiene and oral health questionnare. Results: 86.95% of students (426 out of 490)  had good knowledge regarding hand hygiene and 78.4% of students (384 out of 490) had good knowledge regarding oral health. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that comprehensive hand hygiene and oral health educational programs for primary students are required to achieved this goal.

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Published

2021-03-15