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Elderly Knowledge about Personal Hygiene

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  • Ida Suryawati

    (STIKes Muhammadiyah Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia)

  • Safrina Edayani

    (STIKes Muhammadiyah Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia)

  • Mariyati

    (STIKes Muhammadiyah Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia)

  • Nanda Fitria

    (STIKes Muhammadiyah Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia)

  • Laila Rahmi Asza

    (STIKes Muhammadiyah Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia)

Abstract

Increasing life expectancy in the elderly causes various health problems, one of which is the inability to maintain personal hygiene. The purpose of this study was to determine the picture of elderly knowledge about personal hygiene. The research design used is descriptive. The population in this study was the elderly, numbering 330 people. The sampling technique uses stratified random sampling with a sample of 100 respondents. Data collection using questionnaires and data analysis techniques using univariate analysis. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the majority of respondents had knowledge about personal hygiene with good categories (44.0%), knowledge with sufficient categories about personal hygiene (32%) and knowledge in the category less about personal hygiene (24%). Therefore, the results of the study indicate that the elderly have knowledge in the category of good personal hygiene.

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  • Ida Suryawati & Safrina Edayani & Mariyati & Nanda Fitria & Laila Rahmi Asza, 2023. "Elderly Knowledge about Personal Hygiene," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 8(4), pages 227-231, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:8:y:2023:i:4:p:227-231
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