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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Personal Hygiene among Senior High School Student

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  • Apasan, Micha

    (Department of Education, Senior High School Students, Philippines)

  • Bacla-an, Rolf Audrey O.

    (Department of Education, Senior High School Students, Philippines)

  • Bartas, Adeline Q.

    (Department of Education, Senior High School Students, Philippines)

  • Gangca, Nellmar S.

    (Department of Education, Senior High School Students, Philippines)

  • Juntilla, Arlen Ella B.

    (Department of Education, Senior High School Students, Philippines)

  • Mangandag, Emil M.

    (Department of Education, Senior High School Students, Philippines)

  • Resani, Margaret G.

    (Department of Education, Senior High School Students, Philippines)

  • Saurez, Kent D.

    (Department of Education, Senior High School Students, Philippines)

  • Sumayo, Crystal IB J.

    (Department of Education, Senior High School Students, Philippines)

  • Wongloy, Dara C..

    (Department of Education, Senior High School Students, Philippines)

  • Krystal Joy M. Clamares

    (Department of Education, Senior High School Teachers, Division of Davao de Oro, Philippines)

  • Anna Marie O. Pelandas

    (Department of Education, Senior High School Teachers, Division of Davao de Oro, Philippines)

Abstract

This study utilized a quantitative, non-experimental descriptive research design to assess the personal hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and practices of senior high school students. The research aimed to evaluate current knowledge levels regarding proper hygiene practices, assess students’ attitudes and beliefs about the importance of hygiene, and measure actual hygiene behaviors. The findings indicated a notably very high level of knowledge, positive attitudes, and effective practices, demonstrating a strong commitment to health and well-being and the success of previous hygiene education efforts. Furthermore, no significant difference was found in personal hygiene practices between Grade 11 and Grade 12 students, suggesting that key hygiene habits were established early or influenced by consistent factors independent of grade level. This highlighted the need for early and consistent interventions to reinforce positive hygiene behaviors throughout adolescence, ensuring these practices contributed to long-term health and well-being.

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  • Apasan, Micha & Bacla-an, Rolf Audrey O. & Bartas, Adeline Q. & Gangca, Nellmar S. & Juntilla, Arlen Ella B. & Mangandag, Emil M. & Resani, Margaret G. & Saurez, Kent D. & Sumayo, Crystal IB J. & Wong, 2025. "Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Personal Hygiene among Senior High School Student," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3), pages 1869-1876, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-3:p:1869-1876
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    1. Yi-Fang Luo & Liang-Ching Chen & Shu-Ching Yang & Shinhye Hong, 2022. "Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) toward COVID-19 Pandemic among the Public in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-14, February.
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