Peningkatan prilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS) pada anak usia dini melalui edukasi prilaku personal hygiene

Abstract

Early childhood is a packaging period to instill the values of clean and healthy living behaviors (PHBS) so that it has the potential to be an agent of change to promote PHBS, both in the school, family and community environment. Providing education from an early age about Personal Hygiene to children, especially how to brush their teeth correctly. The correct way to brush your teeth can prevent dental caries from occurring due to infrequent brushing. Getting used to washing hands with soap in children can prevent diseases caused by bacteria, such as diarrhea and so on. The purpose of Community Service (PKM) through the Student Work Lecture (KKM) also participates in improving the health of preschool children through health education that can be done personally by children at pre-school age at the Al Ihsan Mandiri Early Childhood Education (PAUD) level in Kebonpedes Village. The method of implementing PKM is carried out by socialization and education, the implementation stage of activities and evaluation. The implementation of this PHBS activity received high welcome and enthusiasm from preschool children as students and activity targets. The results and evaluation of the activity, the majority of preschool children who participated in this activity independently were able to practice a clean and healthy lifestyle, even though it was limited to the activities taking place. The implementation of similar activities on an ongoing basis is still needed to ensure the applicability and independence of children, as well as to ensure the creation of the habit of practicing PHBS until children begin to grow up.