ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement
Vol. 6, No. 2

Improving Handwashing Behavior of School-Age Children Through a Game-Based Educational Program

Fradianto, Ikbal (Unknown)
Andriyanto, Arief (Unknown)
Akbar, Nur (Unknown)
Yulanda, Nita Arisanti (Unknown)
Bahtiar, Bahtiar (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2022

Abstract

Handwashing plays an essential role in overcoming health problems. Washing hands is a straightforward exercise but will not be done if not adequately informed and drilled on it. School-age children are a vulnerable group relative to health problems, but at the same time, is an excellent group to be given appropriate education. Educating school- age children on the importance of washing their hands is critical to improving health behavior. This community-based research aims to increase school-age children’s handwashing knowledge, attitudes, and practices using a game-based educational program. As a result, there are improvements in the handwashing behavior of around a hundred children in Curug Village, Cimanggis Depok, Indonesia, after a twelve- month-long program. This suggests that through appropriate approaches for promoting healthy living behavior to the children, such as a game board, the project can be successful and sustainable.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

publication:ajce

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Public Health Social Sciences Other

Description

The ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement (AJCE) is a bi-annual peer-reviewed journal that focuses on research related to community engagement issues and practices. The journal serves as a platform for academics, practitioners, and community representatives to explore and reflect on various topics ...