Effectiveness Of Toothbrush Storage Education In The New Normal Era Of The Covid-19 Pandemic At TP-PKK Lubeg Padang

Monica Wihanda Kurnia (Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Andalas University, Indonesia)
Dedi Sumantri (Department of Dental Material, Andalas University, Indonesia)
Adi Sri Nengsih

Jurnal Kesehatan Gigi
Vol 9, No 2 (2022): Desember 2022

Problem statement. The education of toothbrush storage needs to be carried out, so people can understand the importance of proper toothbrush storage. This is because toothbrushes can be a breeding ground for microorganisms, including the Covid-19 virus. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of toothbrush storage education during the new normal era of the COVID-19 pandemic at TP-PKK Lubeg Padang. Method. This research was conducted using a pre-test and post-test questionnaire method with educational material intervention regarding the proper storage of toothbrushes. Scientific finding results. The given intervention shows low effectiveness. Short conclusion. Toothbrush storage education for TP-PKK Lubeg women is less effective if done online.