International Journal of Health Sciences
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): IJHS : International Journal of Health Sciences

Analysis of Factors Associated with Clean and Healthy Living Behavior in the Community

Nur Andani (Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar, Indonesia)
Rezqiqah Aulia Rahmat (Bosowa University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Oct 2026

Abstract

Background : Clean and Healthy Living Behavior is an important component of community health promotion through preventive daily practices​ life . PHBS may be influenced by various factors , including knowledge , attitudes , family support , and access to health and sanitation facilities. Objective : To analyze factors associated with clean and healthy living behavior among community members. Methods : This study used an observational analytics design with a cross-sectional approach . The study was conducted from May to July 2026 in a community served by a healthcare facilities . A total of 113 respondents were recruited using consecutive sampling. Independent variables included knowledge , attitude , family support , and access to health and sanitation facilities . The dependent variable was clean and healthy living behavior . Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Chi- square test with a significance level of α=0.05. Results : Sixty-nine respondents (61.1%) demonstrated good clean and healthy living behavior , while 44 respondents (38.9%) demonstrated less favorable Good behavior​ knowledge was found in 68 respondents (60.2%), positive attitudes in 71 respondents (62.8%), good family support in 65 respondents (57.5%), and adequate access to health and sanitation facilities in 74 respondents (65.5%). Knowledge (p=0.003), attitude (p=0.001), family support (p=0.012), and access to health and sanitation facilities (p=0.021) were significant associated with clean and healthy living behavior. Conclusion : Knowledge , attitude , family support , and access to health and sanitation facilities were significantly associated with clean and healthy living behavior among community members

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJHS

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) is an international peer-reviewed journal published by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers throughout Indonesia. This Journal of Health Sciences is open access and aims to share and promote the quality of community services by applying science ...