International Journal of Community Service
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): May 2026 ( Indonesia - Thailand - Malaysia - Philippines)

Empowerment of Elementary School Students Through Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) Education in Preventing Diarrhea in Students of SDN 26 Galala Village, Oba Utara District, Tidore Islands City

Ismawanti Sawedi (Diploma III Midwifery Study Program, Wijaya Kusuma Malang Midwifery Academy, Ternate City, Indonesia)
Nursia Aja (Faculty of Health Sciences, Public Health Study Program, Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku, Ternate City, Indonesia)
Norma B. Toduho (Faculty of Health Sciences, Public Health Study Program, Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku, Ternate City, Indonesia)
Diah Ariana (Faculty of Health Sciences, D3 Medical Laboratory Technology Study Program, Muhammadiyah University, Surabaya, Indonesia)
Maya Sari Soamole (Faculty of Health Sciences, Public Health Study Program, Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku, Ternate City, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
25 May 2026

Abstract

This activity aims to empower students of SDN 26 Galala Village through education on Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) in an effort to prevent diarrhea. The program was implemented on August 11, 2025, involving 52 students from grades 1, 2, and 4. The method used was empowering elementary school students through education on clean and healthy living behavior in order to prevent diarrhea, such as washing hands with soap and maintaining personal and environmental hygiene to avoid and prevent diarrhea. The results of the activity showed an increase in students' knowledge, attitudes, and skills in implementing PHBS and understanding the initial treatment of diarrhea. Support from the school showed the success of this program in fostering a culture of healthy living in the elementary education environment. Overall, this activity effectively increased students' awareness as agents of change in healthy behavior to prevent diarrhea. Observation results show an increase in students' knowledge and awareness of the importance of clean and healthy living. Students are able to explain how to wash their hands properly and understand its relationship to disease prevention. So teachers also support this activity because it is considered to strengthen a healthy culture at elementary school SDN 26 Galala Village, Oba Utara District, Tidore Islands City. The impact is seen from changes in student behavior who are more concerned about cleanliness. This activity proves the active role of PBL II students in empowering students as agents of change in healthy behavior.

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Training and Marketing are utilized for community empowerment, SMEs and local communities; Community empowerment; Social Access; Community Service Activities by Students; Empowerment of Border Area Communities; Education for Sustainable Development; Empowerment Program Health ; Design and Reach ...