PHBS Cuci Tangan Mempengaruhi Angka Kejadian Diare

Handwashing PHBS Affects the Incidence of Diarrhea.

Abstract

Background: Handwashing as a part of healthy and hygienic behavior (PHBS) significantly affects the incidence of diarrhea in infants (0-1 years old), with mothers playing a crucial role in this practice.

Objective: This study aims to determine the impact of PHBS (Healthy and Hygienic Behavior) handwashing through virtual WhatsApp videos on the incidence of diarrhea in infants (0-1 years old) in the Gandoang Subdistrict, Bogor Regency in 2021.

Method: This research is a pre-experimental study using the One Group Pretest-Posttest research design. The population in this study consists of mothers with infants (0-1 years old) in the Gandoang Subdistrict, Bogor, in 2021. The sample size is 20 respondents, selected using the Total Sampling method. Data analysis was conducted using the McNemar test.

Results: Based on the research results, before receiving PHBS handwashing education, more than 3 episodes of diarrhea were reported by 12 respondents (60.0%). After receiving PHBS handwashing education, more than 3 episodes of diarrhea were reported by 3 respondents (15.0%). The statistical test results showed a p-value of 0.004, which is < 0.05.

Conclusion: There is an influence of PHBS (Healthy and Hygienic Behavior) handwashing through virtual WhatsApp videos on the incidence of diarrhea in infants (0-1 years old) in the Gandoang Subdistrict, Bogor Regency in 2021.