Journal of Universal Community Empowerment Provision
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2021): Journal of Universal Community Empowerment Provision

Education on the Use of Masks and Hand Hygiene in Preschool Age Children During the Covid-19 Pandemic At Mentari Kindergarten, West Pilohayanga Village, Telaga District, Gorotalo Regency

Andi Akifa Sudirman (Lecturer of the Department of Nursing, Muhammadiyah University of Gorontalo Indonesia)
Dewi Modjo (Lecturer of the Department of Nursing, Muhammadiyah University of Gorontalo Indonesia)
Anshor Ahmad (Nurse Profession Student, Muhammadiyah University of Gorontalo Indonesia)
Ai Cucu Suryani (Nurse Profession Student, Muhammadiyah University of Gorontalo Indonesia)
Ainun N. Allade (Nurse Profession Student, Muhammadiyah University of Gorontalo Indonesia)
Noval Ismail (Nurse Profession Student, Muhammadiyah University of Gorontalo Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Nov 2021

Abstract

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause disease in humans and animals. In humans, it usually causes respiratory tract infections, ranging from the common cold to serious illnesses such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). This virus spreads very quickly and has spread to almost all countries, including Indonesia, this is certainly very disturbing to all levels of society, preschool age children are one of the age groups that are vulnerable to being infected with COVID-19. This is the goal of community service activities to increase the knowledge of preschool age children with "Education on the Use of Masks and Hand Hygiene in Preschool Age Children During the Pandemic". The method used is education using Power points, banners, videos and leaflets about the use of masks and hand hygiene during the Covid-19 pandemic. The results of this activity achieved good results because as many as 22 students participated in the counseling. It is hoped that this activity can help the community, especially preschool-aged children, to implement clean and healthy living behaviors, always use masks and wash hands to prevent infection with COVID-19

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jucep

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Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Environmental Science Social Sciences Other

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Journal of Universal Community Empowerment Provision (JUCEP) ISSN: 2776-1142 (online) ISSN: 2776-1134 (print) publishes all reports on the applying, practicing, and culturing of science and technology for the social welfare related to community empowerment ...