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Scabies is one of the infectious skin diseases that is still often found in Indonesia, especially in environments with high population densities such as Islamic boarding schools and orphanages. This disease is caused by an infestation of the Sarcoptes scabiei mite which causes severe itching, especially at night, so that it can interfere with the quality of sleep and daily activities of the sufferer. This condition not only has an impact on physical health, but also affects the psychological and social aspects of students. Scabies prevention efforts require adequate knowledge from each individual in order to maintain good personal hygiene and the environment. This study aims to determine the influence of health education through the peer education method on increasing students' knowledge in preventing scabies. The research method uses a quasi experiment design with a one group pre-test post-test approach. The research sample was taken using the total sampling technique, covering all students who were respondents. Data analysis was carried out by paired samples t-test to see differences in knowledge before and after the intervention. The results showed a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05) which means that there is a significant influence of the peer education method on improving student knowledge. In other words, the delivery of health information through peers is considered effective because communication takes place more intimately, is easy to accept, and is able to increase awareness of the importance of maintaining personal and environmental hygiene.

Scabies is an infectious skin disease caused by Sarcopes Scabei. Scabies. This service aims to increase the knowledge and awareness of students at Al-Mu'aawanah Islamic Boarding School regarding the prevention of scabies through the empowerment of the Al-Mu'aawanah Santri Organization (OSAMU) and the Pesantren Health Post (Poskestren) with a cognitive approach using video media. Methods: the service used was health counseling which was attended by 65 respondents. The results showed a significant increase in santri knowledge related to the prevention of scabies, from 38.5% before intervention to 92.3% after counseling. Counseling using video media proved to be more interesting and effective in increasing knowledge than conventional methods.

Scabies is a worldwide disease with varying prevalence as it can affect all socioeconomic classes, ages, races, and genders, scabies is a significant disease for public health as it is a major cause of global morbidity and mortality. Objective: Identify scabies prevention behavior in students. Research method: descriptive research using a cross sectional approach.  The sample in this study was 44 respondents, Data collection method using questionnaires. Results: most scabies prevention behavior in students was in the less category, namely 86.3% (38 students). Conclusion: There is still a large percentage of scabies prevention behavior in students so that appropriate interventions are needed to increase student knowledge.

Scabies is a worldwide disease with varying prevalence as it can affect all socioeconomic classes, ages, races, and genders, scabies is a significant disease for public health as it is a major cause of global morbidity and mortality. Objective: Identify scabies prevention behavior in students. Research method: descriptive research using a cross sectional approach.  The sample in this study was 44 respondents, Data collection method using questionnaires. Results: most scabies prevention behavior in students was in the less category, namely 86.3% (38 students). Conclusion: There is still a large percentage of scabies prevention behavior in students so that appropriate interventions are needed to increase student knowledge.

Scabies is a skin infection caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. Scabies is easily transmitted in densely populated areas such as Islamic boarding school dormitories. The aim of this community service activity is to provide health education about scabies to female students at the Al-Masyrifah Palimanan Islamic Boarding School, Cirebon. The method used is focus group discussion. A total of 40 female students were divided into 4 discussion groups. The results show an increase in students' knowledge and awareness about the symptoms, causes, modes of transmission, and efforts to prevent scabies. Interactive discussions also trigger critical questions and exchange of information between students. At the end of the session, an example of WHO's 6 steps of hand washing practice was given. It was concluded that health education through group discussions was effective in increasing female students' knowledge and awareness about scabies prevention in the Islamic boarding school environment.

Scabies is a disease that can be transmitted directly or indirectly. Although this condition is more common in children and young adults, it can affect people of any age. Scabies is a type of skin infection caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. To identify knowledge of scabies prevention in the Waekolo tribe, Wamlana village. The research method used is a quantitative method with a descriptive observation research design using a cross-sectional approach. The instrument used was the Questionnaire The results of research conducted from 70 respondents who had the highest distribution of knowledge, namely fairly good knowledge, amounted to 36 people (51.4%) and the least amounted to good knowledge, amounted to 10 people (14.3%). Public knowledge about scabies prevention, where there are still people who do not know the causes of scabies, as well as about the transmission of scabies.