Implementation Of Practice Clean And Healthy Living Behavior In Preschool Children In Kindergarten In Sewon Health Center Area 1

Abstract

Introduction: The school period is very important, as it will determine the quality in the future whice can stimulated  all aspects of development, one of which is a healthy lifestyle that will be a driver of children's awareness to maintain and improve health. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of clean and healthy living behaviors in preschool children.

Method: This study is descriptive. The population in this study was kindergarten students in the Sewon 2 health center area, totaling 482 children. The sampling technique in this study was carried out using simple random sampling, totaling 190 children. The research period is from August to October 2023. The Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis.

Results: The results of the study showed that among 190 children, 119 children (62.6%) had positive results on clean and healthy living behavior. Most boys (65.7%) demonstrated positive Clean and Healthy Living Behavior. Children whose mothers had a secondary level of education showed the highest positive attitude (75.3%). Similarly, 69.1% of children whose fathers had a secondary education demonstrated positive results. In addition, 75% of children whose fathers were civil servants had a positive attitude towards cleanliness.

Conclusion: The majority of children (62.6%) demonstrated positive clean and healthy living behaviors.  Positive attitudes were more prevalent among boys, children with parents with secondary education, especially mothers and children whose fathers were civil servants.