Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): February 2026

Addressing Disparities in Clean and Healthy Living Behaviors through Targeted Health Education in a Rural Community

Irianiwati Widodo (Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Hanggoro Tri Rinonce (Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Azzahra Asysyifa (Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Cut Alima Syarifa (Center for Health and Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Aflifia Birruni Sabila (Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Bira Arumndari Nurrahma (Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Arta Farmawati (Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Dwi Cahyani Ratna Sari (Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Dwi Aris Agung Nugrahaningsih (Department of Pharmacology and Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Sudi Indra Jaya (Department of Pharmacology and Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Eti Nurwening Sholikhah (Department of Pharmacology and Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Dicky Moch Rizal (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Rina Susilowati (Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Titik Nuryastuti (Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
E. Elsa Herdiana Murhandarwati (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Teguh Triyono (Department of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Tri Ratnaningsih (Department of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2026

Abstract

Background: This study addresses the public health issue of community hygiene and wellness by focusing on the Clean and Healthy Lifestyle Behavior (CHLB) as a key parameter. The subject of the assessment is the community of Sompok Hamlet, Bantul, with the purpose of evaluating the implementation of CHLB within households to understand areas of strength and needed improvement. Purpose of the Study: The purpose is to assess the level of CHLB implementation in Sompok Hamlet. The objective is to measure household compliance across various CHLB indicators and identify specific behavioral gaps that require targeted intervention. Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional survey design conducted in 2023. Data were collected from 202 households across seven neighborhood units (RT) using a structured questionnaire to evaluate compliance with standard CHLB indicators. Results: The results showed that 68.3% of households met the criteria for independent healthy communities. High compliance was observed in indicators like access to clean water, sanitation, exclusive breastfeeding, and toddler weighing. However, significant gaps were identified in physical activity (71.3% low compliance) and indoor smoking practices (64% low compliance). Practices related to fruit/vegetable consumption, handwashing, and larva elimination showed varied results. The findings highlight the need for focused educational programs to address these specific behavioral deficiencies to promote sustainable community health.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

engagement

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Religion Arts Humanities Education Social Sciences

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ENGAGEMENT aims to provide a forum for international researchers on applied Society Development and Engagement to publish the original articles. The scope of ENGAGEMENT are Society Development and Engagement. This journal contains research-based community service results such as PAR (Participatory ...