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Pengaruh Metode Storytelling Terhadap Kepatuhan Anak Dalam Menjaga Kebersihan Gigi M, Warda; Latumenasse, Rony Alexander; Appulembang, Imelda; Nurlaelah, Nurlaelah; Hamdanesti, Rischa; Nurnainah, Nurnainah
Barongko: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Barongko : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan (Maret)
Publisher : Asosiasi Guru dan Dosen Seluruh Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59585/bajik.v4i2.1007

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Children's adherence to dental hygiene is a crucial factor in preventing dental and oral diseases, particularly caries, which is common among school-aged children. This low adherence is often caused by a lack of understanding and motivation regarding the importance of maintaining good dental hygiene. The storytelling method is believed to be an effective educational strategy because it aligns with the developmental characteristics of children who enjoy stories and imagination. This study aimed to determine the effect of the storytelling method on children's adherence to dental hygiene. The study used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group design. The sample consisted of 40 children aged 6–8 years, divided into two groups: an experimental group educated using the storytelling method, and a control group educated using the conventional lecture method. Data were collected through a toothbrushing adherence questionnaire covering brushing frequency, time, and technique. The analysis showed a significant increase in children's adherence scores in the experimental group after treatment (p = 0.001), while the increase was not significant in the control group (p = 0.213). An independent t-test showed a significant difference between the two groups after the intervention (p = 0.004). In conclusion, the storytelling method has a significant impact on increasing children's adherence to dental hygiene. This approach can be implemented by teachers, healthcare workers, and parents as a fun and effective educational method to foster clean and healthy living habits from an early age.
Co-Authors A. Muin, Muh Fauzan A.E, Yon Abd Rahman Abda Abda admin admin, admin Ageng Triyono Ahmad Harakan Ahmad Sofyan Aisyah, Sifa Nur Aldri Frinaldi Andi Asikin Muchtar Andi Kasmawati Appulembang, Imelda Arimah, Haerunnisa Nur Aslinda, Andi Asyidiq, Muhamad Zaki Azizah, Nuris Baharuddin Semmaila Bambang Sampurno, Bambang Bunyamin, Andi Bunyamin, H. Andi Dahlan, Muammar Syawir Damayanti, Pradillah Daniarti, Yeni Deriwanto, Deriwanto Dody Setiawan DWIYAMA, FAJRI Edy Edy Endah Rahmawati Febrianti, Devi Fitri, Anisa Haedar Akib Hakim, Ahmad Hamdanesti, Rischa Hanafie, Nurharsya Khaer hanifah hanifah Harahap, Ernawati Harmono , Harmono Hasyati, Hasyati Herawati, Ni Nyoman Emi Indriyatama, Femi Istiqamah, Nurul Isumarni, Isumarni Jauhari Hamid Ripki, Ahmad Jaya Nur, Makmur Julianto, Indra Rasyid Jumiati Jumiati Juwindah, Juwindah Juwita, Tita Kurniawati , Iis Latumenasse, Rony Alexander Lumbantobing, Melva Evelin M, Warda M. Restu Hidayat, M. Restu Maesaroh Maidin, Andi Muh Rusdi Miftahul Jannah Moehamad Supriyatna3 Mone, Ansyari Muhammad Arif Mansur Mulyana, Indah Mulyasti Andasari Muslimah, Shifa Ul Mustanir, Ahmad Nisma Iriani Nissa, Meyviana Fairus Novitasari, Eunike Nur Setiawati Nur, Andi Cudai Nurhakim, Syanabiawan Maryati Nurjannah Nurjannah Nurnainah, Nurnainah Nurul Hikmah Nurwidah, Andi Pujiarto, Pujiarto Purnama, Sri Intan Purwanto, Moh Yanuar Jarwadi Puspitasari, Venty Indah Putera, Wahyudi R Kasau, Nurzin Rahayu, Mike Mega Rahman, Muh Rifki Ramadhani , Raden Sudani Ramli, Mansyur Rasyid, Rustam Efendy Rianti, Riski Anwar Rismawati Rismawati Risnawati Risnawati Rizal S, Muh. Satyanto Krido Saptomo Siti Fatimah Azzahra Siti Kurniasih Siti Maesyaroh, Siti Siti Mudawanah Subaedah, Subaedah Subaik, Subaik Surani Sutrisno , Endang Syaadah, Inayatus Syaharuddin Syahid, Akhmad syahrul, muhammad Tamrin, Muh Tunnufus, Zakiyya Watri, Lutfiah Nurhuda Widianti, Suciana Wiyarno, Indro Yayuk Astuti Yusmah Yusmah