Implementasi Edukasi Kebersihan Diri Dalam Menanamkan Perilaku Hidup Bersih Pada Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar

Abstract

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Personal hygiene is a fundamental aspect in shaping healthy behaviors from an early age, particularly at the elementary school level. However, the lack of awareness among students about proper handwashing practices remains a significant issue that increases the risk of infectious diseases. In Islam, cleanliness is considered part of faith, thus health education integrated with Islamic values is believed to strengthen the habituation of healthy behaviors. This community service program aimed to instill Islamic-based clean living habits through education on the six steps of handwashing with soap for elementary school students. The program was conducted from July to August 2025 at SDN 1 and SDN 2 Ngantru, involving 89 lower-grade students. The implementation employed participatory and interactive approaches, consisting of needs assessment, planning, socialization through short lectures, games, ice-breaking, educational songs, quizzes, hands-on practice, evaluation, and follow-up. The results indicated a significant improvement in students’ knowledge regarding the timing and procedures of handwashing, enhanced skills in independently performing the six steps correctly, and positive behavioral changes reflected in the collective awareness of maintaining personal hygiene. The integration of Islamic values further strengthened students’ motivation, framing handwashing not only as a healthy habit but also as an expression of faith and worship. Therefore, this program proved effective in fostering an Islamic-based culture of cleanliness at elementary schools and has the potential to be replicated in other educational settings as a promotive and preventive effort for children’s health.