CORRELATION HANDWASHING KNOWLEDGE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD AND DIARRHEA CASES IN SUKABUMI REGENCY

Abstract

Diarrheal diseases remain a global health concern, particularly in Indonesia. This study aims to examine the relationship between knowledge of proper handwashing with soap and the incidence of diarrhea among family heads in Cisarua Village. The research employed a correlational analytic method with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 78 respondents were selected using accidental sampling during the research period from May to August 2024. Data analysis was conducted using the Chi-Square test. The results indicated that respondents with lower knowledge of handwashing practices among family heads had a higher incidence of diarrhea (p < 0.05). The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant relationship between family heads’ knowledge of handwashing practices and diarrhea incidence. Improving health education on proper handwashing practices can reduce the incidence of diarrhea.