Pedagogic Research - Applied Literacy Journal
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): Volume 3 Number 3 May - July 2026

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH EDUCATION IN IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE OF DIARRHEA PREVENTION AMONG SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AT SDN SINGONEGARAN 1 KEDIRI CITY, INDONESIA

Kili Astarani (STIKES RS Baptis Kediri)
Fira Deshinta Dewi (STIKES RS Baptis Kediri)
Fiola Christanti (STIKES RS Baptis Kediri)
Felicia Brittenia Elizabeth S.K (STIKES RS Baptis Kediri)
Fenly Viola Abraham (STIKES RS Baptis Kediri)
Florida Dian Bani (STIKES RS Baptis Kediri)
Fipson Usel Suryadi Finit (STIKES RS Baptis Kediri)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jul 2026

Abstract

Diarrhea remains a significant health problem among school-aged children and is closely associated with inadequate implementation of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (CHLB). Health education is one of the promotive strategies needed to improve children's knowledge of diarrhea prevention from an early age. This community service program aimed to analyze the effectiveness of health education in improving knowledge of diarrhea prevention among school-aged children at SDN Singonegaran 1 Kediri. The program involved 17 students and was conducted through interactive health education sessions using lectures, PowerPoint presentations, educational videos, leaflets, and demonstrations of proper handwashing with soap (HWWS). Knowledge was evaluated using pre-test and post-test questionnaires, and the data were analyzed descriptively. The findings demonstrated an improvement in students' knowledge following the intervention. The proportion of students with good knowledge increased from 0% to 52.96%, while those with moderate knowledge decreased from 70.58% to 23.52%, and those with poor knowledge decreased from 29.42% to 23.52%. Health education was effective in improving students' knowledge of diarrhea prevention and can serve as a promotive strategy to support the adoption of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (CHLB) in the school setting.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

paraplu

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Computer Science & IT Education Health Professions Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Pedagogic Research-Applied Literacy Journal (PARAPLU) is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes original and applied products of research, community service and any literacy in education for audiences of researcher, educator, practitioner, and students throughout the world. Pedagogic ...