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Prevalence and Factors Associated With Personal Hygiene Practice Among Students at Boarding School in Indonesia

Introduction: Many diseases linked to poor personal hygiene are infectious skin, respiratory, and digestive
diseases. Personal hygiene behavior is influenced by a variety of factors, including the parents’ education
and occupation, the influence of peers, and the availability of information and facilities. this study aimed
to determine the prevalence and factors associated with personal hygiene practice among students at
boarding school in Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used in this study to examine
students aged 15 to 19 who attended Indonesian secondary boarding schools. Multivariable logistic
regression was used to assess each sociodemographic and others factor relationship to personal hygiene.
Results: The total sample size was 300 students between the ages of 15 and 19. Overall, 30% of children
reported having suboptimal oral hygiene, 40% reported hand washing before eating, 19% reported
hand washing after using the toilet, 11% reported taking a bath, and 28% reported using soap when
washing. Numerous risk factors for suboptimal hygiene behavior were identified, including low
socioeconomic status, health risk behaviors, and a lack of protective factors. Conclusion: Personal hygiene
was found to be less than optimal among boarding school students. These findings emphasize the
importance of enhancing the effectiveness of current personal hygiene health promotion programs by taking sociodemographic characteristics into account.

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