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Hand hygiene is an important aspect in maintaining individual health and preventing the spread of disease, an effective practice for maintaining hand hygiene is washing hands regularly. Health education is an application of educational concepts in a learning process, namely health education using animated videos. This research aims to determine the effect of health education using animated videos on hand and nail hygiene in elementary school children at SDN Sekarputih 01 Bondowoso. The method in this research used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-post test approach. The population was 90 student respondents at SDN Sekarputih 01 Bondowoso, 73 samples studied were taken using purposive sampling. Data collection includes editing, coding, scoring, and tabulating. The instruments used are Animation Videos, SOPs, and Modules. The data obtained from this research was analyzed using the Wilcoxon Test. The results of this research showed that the cleanliness of hands and nails before being given health education using animated videos was mostly poor 31 (42.5%), after health education using animated videos was mostly very good 52 (71.2%), from the test results The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test shows a value of p = 0.000 with ? = <0.05 (p = 0.000 with ? = <0.05) p is smaller than ?, then H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, it can be concluded that there is an influence of health education using animated videos on hand hygiene and nails. It is hoped that respondents who has lack knowledge about washing hands and cutting nails can apply health education using animated videos very effective because animated videos have interesting advantages and can make respondents focus on their interest in the images displayed.

The incidence of reproductive tract infections (RTI) in adolescents around the world ranks between 35% and 42%. According to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, as many as 5.2 million adolescents complain of itching in the genital region after menstruation, which is a result of poor personal hygiene during menstruation. This situation exists because the level of knowledge of adolescents is lacking, especially among those who have just experienced menstruation. Adolescents' lack of knowledge about personal hygiene is the leading cause of high cases of reproductive tract infections. This study aimed to determine the effect of educational videos about personal hygiene during menstruation on the level of knowledge in early adolescence. This type of research is a quantitative study with a pre-experimental method and a one-group pre-test-post-test design. The population in this study were early adolescents in class VII at the Al Badriyyah Mranggen Islamic Boarding School who were already menstruating. The sampling technique used total sampling and obtained 47 female students. The instrument used in this research is a questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out in terms of univariate and bivariate analysis (using the McNemar test with a p-value < 0.05). The results of this study showed that educational videos about personal hygiene during menstruation were affected by the level of knowledge in early adolescence, with a p-value of 0.001 < 0.05.

Vitamin D is an essential steroid hormone that plays a role in calcium and phosphorus regulation and has the potential to affect sleep quality. Vitamin D deficiency in the elderly often occurs due to minimal exposure to sunlight and age-related physiological changes, which contribute to the high incidence of sleep disorders, including insomnia. This community service activity aims to screen vitamin D levels in the elderly as a cause of insomnia through the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach. The activity was carried out at Panti Bina Bhakti, South Tangerang, involving 93 elderly participants aged > 65 years. The results showed that the average vitamin D levels among the age groups 61-70 years, 71-80 years, 81-90 years, and 91-100 years were 7.6 mg/dl, 7.2 mg/dl, 7.6 mg/dl, and 13.9 mg/dl, respectively. Interventions through vitamin D supplementation, sunlight exposure, and education in the form of sleep hygiene are effective in improving the health and sleep quality of the elderly.

Vaginal discharge or flour albus is an excessive discharge from the vagina that is not menstrual blood. Pathological fluoride albus caused by vaginal infections (fungi, bacteria, parasites, viruses). The prevalence of causes is 25%-50 candidiasis, 20%-40% bacterial vaginosis and 5%-15% trichomoniasis. The characteristics of pathological vaginal discharge are smelly, itchy, yellowish or greenish, thick and cloudy and large in quantity. If this condition does not receive immediate treatment, it will have a negative impact on women's health. Infection will develop and affect the function of the reproductive organs. Medical treatment efforts include administering drugs in the form of capsules, tablets and ovules (vaginal tablets). Meanwhile, for non-medical or complementary therapy, betel leaf decoction can be used (Dame, 2023). The aim of this outreach is to provide education about the benefits of boiled betel leaves for vaginal discharge in women of childbearing age. The activity was carried out at the Nyalabu Daya Pamekasan village hall in July 2024, the subject was women of childbearing age in at the Nyalabu Daya Pamekasan village hall. Activity results: Counseling participants learned about the benefits of boiled betel leaf water for vaginal discharge. The results of the questionnaire measuring knowledge before and after counseling showed an increase in knowledge of women of childbearing age by an average of 94%. It is hoped that women of childbearing age can maintain personal hygiene to prevent vaginal discharge and can use boiled water from betel leaves to treat vaginal discharge that occurs.

School groups are part of society that must receive important attention. School student groups are at high risk of food poisoning caused by free snacks that do not pay attention to hygiene and lack of food sanitation. Food poisoning can cause morbidity and mortality if not treated properly. Improving the health status of the school community can be done through various activities, one of which is by providing Food Poisoning Assistance Training. Students at MAN 4 Kediri are a group of teenagers in society who are at risk of health problems due to dynamic activities. First aid for food poisoning with educational methods and video demonstrations of the PADAM technique can be treatment that can be given immediately. Community service activities in the form of educational training and video demonstrations about first aid for food poisoning with the PADAM technique for members of PMR MAN 4 Kediri are very positive activities to carry out in order to disseminate health knowledge so as to increase the knowledge and ability of each student in providing first aid for food poisoning.

The healthcare industry is increasingly relying on medical textiles, particularly single-use items such as surgical gowns, masks, and drapes, to maintain hygiene and prevent infections. However, the widespread use of these single-use textiles raises significant environmental and health concerns. These items are primarily made from non-biodegradable materials, contributing to large volumes of waste and environmental pollution. The production and disposal of single-use textiles also generate carbon emissions, further exacerbating climate change. In response to these challenges, reusable medical textiles have emerged as a more sustainable alternative. Reusable textiles offer several environmental benefits, including reduced resource consumption, lower carbon emissions, and decreased waste generation. Additionally, reusable textiles can improve occupational health by reducing healthcare workers' exposure to harmful chemicals and irritants found in single-use textiles. This study compares the environmental impact and occupational health risks associated with reusable and single-use medical textiles, focusing on factors such as carbon footprint, waste generation, and chemical exposure. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies were employed to quantify the environmental impacts, while workplace exposure measurements assessed the health risks to healthcare workers. The results indicate that reusable textiles significantly reduce carbon emissions and waste compared to single-use textiles. Furthermore, reusable textiles were associated with lower levels of chemical exposure for healthcare workers. The study concludes with recommendations for healthcare systems to adopt reusable textiles to reduce environmental and health risks, while also suggesting areas for future research on sustainable textile innovations and the integration of reusable systems in healthcare facilities.

This community service program is designed to enhance mothers' capacity to prevent infections in infants and toddlers in Sumber Kokap Village, Bondowoso Regency, which faces limited access to health information and services. Utilizing a community-based participatory approach, the program involves mothers, health volunteers, and community leaders in educational activities that include needs assessments, group discussions, and training on hygiene practices and early infection detection. Findings indicate a significant improvement in mothers' understanding of the importance of infection prevention, as well as strengthened community support for implementing preventive health practices. This intervention is expected to contribute to a reduction in maternal and neonatal infection incidence and serve as a model for health empowerment in rural communities.

Reproductive organs are sensitive organs and require special care. Good care in maintaining the cleanliness of reproductive organs is beneficial in maintaining reproductive health. Maintaining the health of reproductive organs begins with maintaining personal hygiene, including vaginal hygiene which aims to keep the vagina clean, normal, healthy and free from the possibility of diseases including vaginal discharge. The use of boiled betel leaf water for women of childbearing age who experience symptoms of vaginal discharge has almost all had an effect on decreasing. The problems found in Sungai Tabuk Kota Village RT 03 & RT. 04, based on the results of the study, are the low knowledge of women about reproductive health and many women who do not care about the cleanliness of their own reproductive organs. One of the successes of community service activities is teaching the community to make boiled betel leaves by maintaining reproductive hygiene. The implementation of this service is by teaching mothers how to process boiled betel leaves (REDARIH) to maintain reproductive health. The target is all women of productive age to menopause in RT 03 & 04 in Sungai Tabuk Kota Village. The implementation of this program was carried out on Monday, August 19, 2024 at PAUD Ceria RT. 04 Tabuk River, Banjarmasin City at 10:00 WITA – finished. This activity was attended by community leaders, coordinating midwives, village midwives, health workers from the Health Center (program holders), village midwives, integrated health post cadres, mothers of productive age to menopause, mentors and also midwifery students.

Cybery Beach is a beach that has enormous potential to be developed, besides being very close to the center of Jayapura, this beach is the only beach located right next to the Youtefa Bridge and the Youtefa Bay Estuary so it has enormous potential to be developed because it is visited by many visitors in Jayapura city, Cybery Beach is also located on the ringroad and eastward with Holtekamp Beach, environmental safety is a shared responsibility of both the government, the community, visitors in keeping the environment clean and well maintained.The purpose of this service activity is to socialize the Love Environment Movement carried out by the Cenderawasih University Service Team. Public awareness, especially visitors to Cybery beach, of the importance of maintaining environmental cleanliness is still very lacking because there are still people who litter, especially plastic waste used as food wrappers which are left scattered around the beach. The importance of understanding the concept of environmental safety for the community from an early age so that environmental cleanliness can be enjoyed by all communities and public benefits can be achieved through environmental hygiene social action. The basic nature of environmental management and conservation is the main capital for the development of natural resources and human resources so that an active role of the community is needed to strive for environmental conservation.The results achieved in the service are that with this activity, it can foster enthusiasm in saving the environment, even through this activity the Love the Environment Movement can be campaigned, especially in saving Cybery Beach.

Sanitation workers play a vital role in maintaining environmental cleanliness. However, many of them neglect their personal hygiene. Sanitation workers are professions that regularly wear closed shoes for long periods,the humid, hot, and dirty work environment promotes fungal infections in toenails, known as onychomycosis. The purpose of this study is to analyze the presence of the fungus Trichophyton rubrum on the toenails of the sanitation workers of the Surabaya Environmental Service Department. This study is a descriptive laboratory observation. The research was conducted from February 23 to March 13, 2024. Sample collection took place at Surabaya Environmental Service Department, and the study carried out at Mycology Laboratory of the Medical Laboratory Technology Department, Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya. The samples in this study consisted of toenails from 30 sanitation workers members. The examination was conducted using the culture method on SDA media, incubated for 7-14 days, followed by macroscopic and microscopic observations. The results showed that 2 samples were positive for Trichophyton rubrum (6.7%), 23 samples were positive for Aspergillus sp., (76.7%), 4 samples were positive for Rhizopus sp., (13.3%), and 1 sample was positive for Penicillium sp., (3.3%). The conclusion is, out of 30 samples, 2 individuals (6.7%) tested positive for Trichophyton rubrum, while the remaining 28 samples (93.3%) tested negative for Trichophyton rubrum.

Nurses need to be caring to be responsive and care about patient needs. One of the patient's needs that must be met is ADL needs including bathing, dressing, going to the bathroom, moving/mobility, defecation/defecation and food. Nurses are less concerned about fulfilling daily ADLs such as assisting with patient mobility, not facilitating bowel movements, and paying less attention to patient hygiene even though patients need the presence of a nurse. Aims to determine the relationship between nurses' caring behavior and patient ADL fulfillment in the internal medicine ward at Dr. RSUD. Doris Sylvanus Palangka Raya. The research design used is correlation with a cross sectional method which aims to determine the correlative relationship between two variables. The instruments used were questionnaires and Chi-Square statistical tests aimed at patients in the Internal Medicine Room with a total of 37 patients. Results of the significance value of the relationship between nurses' caring behavior and patient ADL fulfillment in the internal medicine ward at RSUD dr. Doris Sylvanus Palangka Raya is 0.000 < 0.05. So Ha's hypothesis is accepted, which means that there is a relationship between nurses' caring behavior and the patient's ADL fulfillment in the internal medicine ward at dr. RSUD. Doris Sylvanus Palangka Raya. There is a correlation between nurses' caring behavior and patients' ADL fulfillment in the internal medicine ward at dr. Doris Sylvanus Palangka Raya Hospital. Based on the results of this research, it is hoped that nurses will increase caring behavior in providing nursing services so that the quality of nursing care will be good.

The volunteer gathering was part of PMI's anniversary activities in North Sumatra and Aceh, centered in the Aek Nauli Girsang Simpangan Bolon area of Simalungun Regency. This activity involved a team of PMI Volunteer members throughout North Sumatra and several Aceh regions. In a series of activities, PMI prepared a team of volunteers to carry out community service activities in the village for 3 days in Tiga Dolok Village, Dolok Parmonangan District, Simalungun Regency. Participants who participated in this service activity were around 60 people who were distributed in each hamlet in the village. The service actions carried out consisted of; socialization of the existence of PMI in general and specifically, namely socialization activities, gathering to the community about PMI, hygiene, health, blood donation, first aid, to disaster management. This activity was carried out with the aim that the village community, especially Tiga Dolok residents, understand how important awareness is in maintaining cleanliness and health amid a pandemic and a continuous rainy season. In addition, the community also needs to understand that PMI is not just a blood donor, but many other activities are carried out to educate and help the community in daily life and society.

The most common Soil Transmitted Helmints (STH) in Indonesia are roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworms (Trichuris trichiura), and hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus). Worms are a common disease that people in developing countries suffer from, but this cannot be underestimated because it can have a negative impact on the sufferer's health. One of the worm eggs that can cause worms is STH. Unfortunately, this has not been studied further, thus encouraging researchers to conduct a study regarding the Identification of STH Worm Eggs in the Nails of Female Farmers in Sukamandi Hilir Village, Pagar Merbau District, Deli Serdang Regency. This study aims to see the results of identifying STH worm eggs in the nails of female farmers in Sukamandi Hilir Village, Pagar Merbau District, Deli Serdang Regency. The research population was 34 nail samples from female farmers in Sukamandi Hilir Village. This type of research was descriptive. This research was carried out in the Parasitology Laboratory, Medical Laboratory Technology Department, Health Polytechnic, Ministry of Health, Medan using the Flotation method (NaCl 40%). The results of this research were obtained from 34 fingernail samples of female farmers, STH worm eggs were found in 2 samples (6%). The conclusion of this research is that female farmers in Sukamandi Hilir Village, Pagar Merbau District, Deli Serdang Regency, that some farmers lack good personal hygiene, incomplete use of PPE, and lack of personal hygiene

This study examines the factors influencing dysmenorrhea in female adolescents at MTS Al-Hidayah, Garut, in 2024. Among 20 participants, the results show that knowledge, physical activity, and diet are significantly related to the level of discomfort from dysmenorrhea. Adolescents with better knowledge, higher physical activity, and healthier diets experienced less severe dysmenorrhea. However, personal hygiene did not show a significant impact. The study emphasizes the importance of education, promoting physical activity, and improving nutrition to alleviate dysmenorrhea in adolescents.

Gum health and caries prevention are important aspects in maintaining overall oral health. Flossing technique or the use of dental floss is known as one of the effective methods for cleaning areas between teeth that are not reached by a toothbrush. This study aims to analyze the effect of flossing technique on gum health and caries prevention. This study used an experimental method involving 100 respondents who were divided into two groups, namely the group that routinely flossed and the control group that only relied on a toothbrush. Data were collected through gum health examinations using the gingival index and caries detection through clinical examinations for 3 months. The results showed that the group that routinely flossed experienced a significant decrease in the level of gum inflammation compared to the control group. In addition, the flossing technique was also proven effective in reducing plaque formation between teeth, which is the main factor causing caries. In conclusion, the flossing technique has a positive effect on gum health and can play an important role in caries prevention. Therefore, the use of flossing is recommended as part of an oral hygiene routine to support optimal dental and gum health.

Training on making dishwashing soap for women or housewives in Sumbersari Village, Ngampel District, Kendal Regency, was chosen to be disseminated because soap is one of the main needs for maintaining good hygiene standards in everyday life, even though soap is not included in basic needs group. This training in making dishwashing soap aims to enable people in Sumbersari Village, Ngampel District, Kendal Regency, to make their own dishwashing soap to meet their daily needs, reduce people's expenses for purchasing soap which is quite expensive, and open up business opportunities as a home industry. if mass produced. This activity was carried out using the ABCD method through five stages, including identifying community strengths, asset mapping, community economic analysis, creating relationships and activity priorities, as well as monitoring and evaluation. The result of this training is to provide practical experience and increase public knowledge regarding environmentally friendly soap making. This is proven by the participants' ability to understand the process of making environmentally friendly liquid soap well and the participants' desire to apply the knowledge gained

Children with special needs with tunagrahita are children who have physical, mental and behavioural limitations, this causes difficulties in performing personal hygiene in everyday life. In Surakarta City, the prevalence of tunagrahita in 2023 shows that there are 1,118 children with special needs.  Objective: To determine the description of personal hygiene in children with special needs with tunagrahita. Methods: This type of research uses descriptive quantitative. The sampling technique used total sampling with a sample size of 153 respondents. Results: This study shows that based on personal hygiene the majority of respondents have less ability as many as (42.5%) 65 respondents. Conclusion: The description of personal hygiene skills in children with special needs with tunagrahita in the category of less.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are diseases transmitted through sexual activity, whether vaginal, oral, or anal. However, these infections can also be transmitted outside of sexual contact, such as from mother to child (e.g., during birth or through breastfeeding) or through shared needles among drug users, as well as due to poor hygiene of the reproductive organs (http://dewibest.blogspot.com/2014/11/sap-kespro-pada-remaja.htm). STIs can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. STIs are a significant public health issue globally, affecting both developed and developing countries. The actual incidence and prevalence of these infections are not precisely known in various countries (Fauziah Husna, 2020). According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 2022, the most frequently reported STIs worldwide include syphilis (including congenital syphilis), gonorrhea, chlamydia, chancroid, and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) (Niforatos, J.D., & Rothman, 2021).

Dental health problems and a lack of handwashing with soap remain issues among elementary school students in Desa Sojomerto. This study implemented a Toothbrushing and Handwashing with Soap Movement program to address these problems. Through a series of educational activities and hands-on practice, the program aimed to change students' behaviors towards cleanliness and health. The research results showed a significant increase in toothbrushing frequency, correct handwashing techniques, and students' knowledge of the importance of hygiene.

This article discusses socialization and education on toothbrushing for grade 1 students which was carried out in the context of Real Work Lectures (KKN) by PGRI Wiranegara University students at SDN Karanganyar, Pasuruan City. This program aims to increase awareness of dental and oral health in grade 1 students through educational activities and direct practice of correct tooth brushing. By actively involving students, this program provides an in-depth understanding of the importance of maintaining dental hygiene from an early age. The results of this activity show an increase in students' understanding of the importance of maintaining healthy teeth, as evidenced by changes in students' behavior in brushing their teeth. This article emphasizes the importance of dental health education interventions at the elementary school level to form healthy living habits.