Peningkatan Perilaku Sanitasi Masyarakat Desa Handio Melalui Edukasi dan Optimalisasi Fasilitas Kamar Mandi

Lailan Aprina Siregar (Institut Agama Islam Padang Lawas)
Nurhalima Lubis (Institut Agama Islam Padang Lawas)
Nur Hasanah Nasution (Institut Agama Islam Padang Lawas)
Rafida Wahyuni Lubis (Institut Agama Islam Padang Lawas)
Saipul Anwar Hasibuan (Institut Agama Islam Padang Lawas)
Wilham Saputra (Institut Agama Islam Padang Lawas)
Yanti Hotmaida Harahap (Institut Agama Islam Padang Lawas)
Zaharo Arjuna Hasibuan (Institut Agama Islam Padang Lawas)

Kenduri: Jurnal Pengabdian Dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): September-December

Sanitation is a crucial aspect of maintaining public health and creating a clean, healthy living environment. Community practices regarding bathroom cleanliness and the proper use of available sanitation facilities play a vital role in fostering a healthy environment. This initiative aims to enhance the understanding and practices of the Handio village community regarding sanitation hygiene through education and by optimizing the use of bathroom facilities. The methods employed included observing sanitation conditions, providing community education, demonstrating bathroom cleaning practices, and offering guidance on the use of sanitation facilities. The activity was conducted as part of a student field study program (KKL) in Handio Village, Ulu Sosa District, Padang Lawas Regency. The results indicate an increased community understanding of the importance of maintaining a clean local environment. Direct education and guidance serve as effective strategies to encourage behavioral changes regarding sustainable environmental sanitation.