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Peran Komunikasi Interpersonal Perawat Gigi Dalam Pelayanan Kesehatan Gigi Dan Mulut Di Sekolah Dasar Abubakar, Syamsuddin; Saleh, Muh; Annida Sahrani, Andi
Media Kesehatan Gigi : Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar Vol 24 No 2 (2025): Desember 2025
Publisher : Jurusan Keperawatan Gigi Poltekkes Kemenkes Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32382/mkg.v24i2.1920

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Interpersonal communication plays an important role in delivering oral health education, especially to elementary school children who face challenges in understanding health information. This study aimed to analyze the role of dental nurses’ interpersonal communication in improving students’ knowledge and behavior regarding oral health at SD Negeri 27 Samaelo, Pangkep Regency. This research used a descriptive-analytic quantitative approach with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design. The study sample consisted of 43 students from grades V and VI, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using pre-test and post-test questionnaires and analyzed descriptively and inferentially using a paired t-test. The results showed a significant increase in the mean score from 60.47 in the pre-test to 91.16 in the post-test. Statistical analysis yielded a p-value < 0.05, indicating a significant effect of dental nurses’ interpersonal communication on improving students’ understanding and changing their behavior in maintaining oral health. In conclusion, effective interpersonal communication plays a crucial role in enhancing knowledge and encouraging positive behavioral changes among students regarding oral health care. This study is expected to serve as a reference for developing oral health education strategies in elementary schools to support the promotion of healthy living behaviors from an early age.
Efektivitas Edukasi Pengetahuan Tentang Bahaya Merokok Melalui Video Pembelajaran Pada Anak Remaja Jhonny Angky; Saleh, Muh; Baharuddin; Amaliah Syam, Aziqhah
Media Kesehatan Gigi : Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar Vol 24 No 2 (2025): Desember 2025
Publisher : Jurusan Keperawatan Gigi Poltekkes Kemenkes Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32382/mkg.v24i2.1924

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Smoking is a major health problem that has a significant impact on general health as well as oral and dental health. Adolescents are considered a vulnerable group because they are easily influenced by social environments and have limited knowledge. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of education through learning videos in improving adolescents’ knowledge about the dangers of smoking. The study employed a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest– posttest approach, involving 77 seventh- and eighth-grade students of SMP Nasional Makassar selected using purposive sampling. The instrument used was a questionnaire consisting of 15 multiple-choice questions. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test with a significance level of α = 0.05. The findings indicated an increase in the mean knowledge score from 9.26 (SD = 3.412) in the pretest to 12.29 (SD = 1.932) in the posttest. The proportion of respondents with good knowledge increased from 50.6% to 72.7%, while those in the poor category decreased from 19.5% to 0%. The Wilcoxon test result showed p < 0.001, indicating a significant difference between conditions before and after the intervention. This study concludes that the use of learning videos can effectively enhance adolescents’ knowledge regarding the dangers of smoking, particularly related to oral and dental health. Audiovisual media can serve as an engaging and easily understood alternative method for health promotion among adolescents.