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The Effectiveness of Counseling Using Phantom Media and Puzzle Games on the Improve Dental Health Knowledge of Elementary School Children in Kupang City Pay, Mery Novaria; Marlina A.Pinat, Leny; Ngadilah, Christina; O.Nubatonis, Melkisedek
Jurnal Kesehatan Gigi Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Jurusan Kesehatan Gigi, Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31983/jkg.v12i1.12861

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Health promotion in elementary school age is an ideal time to train motor skills and improve children's cognition. The success of dental health promotion is influenced by the presence of interesting game media used by dental and oral therapists as the main competency in promotive efforts. Health workers are expected to be able to use media appropriately, be able to design and produce game media. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of promotional media by dental and oral therapists in Kupang City in improving elementary school children's knowledge about dental health. The research method used in the study was Quasi Experiment with a two group pre-test and post-test design. Sampling was carried out using multistage cluster random sampling with a sample size of 220 children in 11 elementary schools fostered by UKGS from 11 health centers throughout Kupang City. The sample was divided into 2 groups, namely 110 children who used media provided by dental and oral therapists as the control group and 110 children who used puzzle game media provided by researchers as the treatment group. The knowledge variable was measured using a questionnaire, most of the data were not normally distributed so data analysis was carried out using Mann-Whitney. The results of the analysis of differences using the Mann-Whitney Test at pre-post 2 showed a significant increase in knowledge in both groups. The mean value in the control group was 184.72 lower than the treatment group of 256.28. This study concluded that puzzle game media is more effective in providing dental and oral health education to elementary school children compared to promotional media used by dental and oral therapists.
PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN ORANG TUA DALAM MERAWAT KESEHATAN GIGI DAN MULUT TERHADAP KEBERSIHAN RONGGA MULUT ANAK TUNA GRAHITA DI SLB NEGERI KOTA KUPANG Merniwati Sherly Eluama; Sumi Milka Asakameng; Yulwans Alu Ratu; Applonia Leu Obi; Leny Marlina A. Pinat; Mery Novaria Pay
EMPIRIS : Jurnal Sains, Teknologi dan Kesehatan Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): EMPIRIS : Jurnal Sains, Teknologi dan Kesehatan, Desember 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Pendidikan dan Penelitian Manggala Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62335/empiris.v2i4.2061

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This study aims to determine the effect of parental knowledge regarding dental and oral health care on the oral hygiene of children with intellectual disabilities at a special needs school in Kupang City. The research method used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. Data collection was conducted through a questionnaire to measure parental knowledge and an examination of the children's oral hygiene index. Data analysis used the Spearman Rank test. The results showed a correlation coefficient (rₛ) of 0.254 with a p-value of 0.161, indicating a weak and insignificant positive relationship between parental knowledge and children's oral hygiene. Therefore, it can be concluded that parental knowledge does not significantly influence the oral hygiene of children with intellectual disabilities.
Pelatihan Menyikat Gigi dan Aplikasi Tooth Mousse untuk Ibu Balita Stunting dalam Merawat Gigi Anak Leny Marlina A. Pinat; Mery Novaria Pay; Antonius Radja Ratu; Merniwati S. Eluama
Ahmar Metakarya: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Ahmar Metakarya: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Publisher : Yayasan Ahmad Mansyur Nasirah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53770/amjpm.v5i2.639

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Kesehatan gigi dan mulut merupakan bagian penting dari kesehatan umum yang sering kali diabaikan, terutama pada anak-anak balita yang berisiko stunting. Anak dengan kondisi stunting memiliki risiko lebih tinggi mengalami gangguan pertumbuhan gigi dan karies akibat kekurangan nutrisi. Rendahnya pengetahuan ibu mengenai perawatan gigi anak menjadi salah satu faktor penyebab utama. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu dalam merawat gigi anak melalui pelatihan menyikat gigi yang benar serta pengenalan dan aplikasi Tooth Mousse (CPP-ACP) sebagai bahan remineralisasi gigi. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu dalam merawat gigi anak melalui pelatihan menyikat gigi yang benar dan pengenalan serta aplikasi Tooth Mousse (CPP-ACP) sebagai bahan remineralisasi gigi. Metode kegiatan meliputi penyuluhan, demonstrasi langsung cara menyikat gigi yang benar, dan praktik penggunaan Tooth Mousse, yang diawali dengan pre-test dan diakhiri dengan post-test untuk mengukur peningkatan pengetahuan peserta. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan ibu yang signifikan, di mana sebelum pelatihan hanya 40% peserta yang memiliki pengetahuan baik, meningkat menjadi 86,7% setelah pelatihan. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan interaktif dengan metode demonstrasi dan praktik langsung efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran ibu mengenai pentingnya perawatan gigi anak. Diharapkan kegiatan ini dapat berkelanjutan melalui pendampingan kader kesehatan dan tenaga medis agar kebiasaan menjaga kebersihan gigi anak dapat diterapkan secara konsisten di lingkungan keluarga.