The Positive Effect of Having Proper Hygiene to the Socialization of the Elementary Students As Perceived By Selected Grade 6 Students of Pansin Elementary School S.Y 2018-2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Having a proper hygiene has a great impact on individuals' personality. Proper hygiene maybe described as the principle of maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the external body. This study aims to find out any possibility that the student will be judged because of their hygiene. This study evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of hygiene among students of Pansin Elementary School and assessed the impact of proper hygiene on socialization.

METHODS

In this cross-sectional study, 62 students were interviewed. Participants were in Grade 6 at Pansin Elementary School, located in Luksuhin Ilaya, Alfonso, Cavite. Data consisted of hygiene and hand washing practices, knowledge about sanitation, and personal hygiene characteristics.

RESULTS

Approximately 98% of students were classified as having adequate knowledge of proper hygiene. Most students reported who gives importance to hand washing on Table 1.5 (87.0%), students who give importance to brushing teeth on Table 1.2 (98%), students who give importance to wearing clean clothes on Table 1.3 (98%), students who give importance to keeping their nose and ears clean on Table 1.4 (97%), but only (3%) on Table 4.1 reported who do not interact with people who have poor hygiene. Although on Table 3.4, 92% of students reported that practicing proper hygiene is important. Students with adequate knowledge of proper hygiene were more likely to have clean clothes and to have a lower risk of parasitic infection although statistical significance was not achieved for the latter.

DISCUSSIONS

Study findings emphasize the importance of proper hygiene in schools. Having a presentable appearance may result to confidence in socializing with others. Proper hygiene practices will also lead to a variety of personal, social and medical conditions that will greatly affect a person's sense of general well-being.