Relationship Between Personal Hygiene Knowledge and Attitudes and Dermatitis Severity Among Students of Modern Robithoh Islamic Boarding School, Bandung Regency

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between personal hygiene knowledge and attitudes and dermatitis severity among students at Modern Robithoh Islamic Boarding School, Bandung Regency.

 Methodology: This study employed a quantitative analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 40 students selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected using a personal hygiene knowledge questionnaire, a personal hygiene attitude questionnaire, and a dermatitis observation sheet. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank correlation test with a significance level of p < 0.05.

 Findings: The results showed that most respondents were 14 years old (60.0%) and male (55.0%). A total of 40.0% of respondents experienced severe dermatitis. The majority of respondents had a moderate level of personal hygiene knowledge (55.0%) and a moderate level of personal hygiene attitude (77.5%). Spearman Rank correlation analysis revealed a significant relationship between personal hygiene knowledge and dermatitis severity (p = 0.030; r = -0.343), as well as a significant relationship between personal hygiene attitude and dermatitis severity (p = 0.000; r = -0.662).

 Practical/Social Implications: The findings highlight the importance of strengthening health education and fostering positive attitudes toward personal hygiene among students as a preventive strategy against dermatitis in Islamic boarding schools. Boarding school administrators may develop health promotion programs, improve personal hygiene monitoring, and provide adequate sanitation facilities to support healthy living behaviors.

 Originality/Value: This study provides empirical evidence regarding the relationship between personal hygiene knowledge and attitudes and dermatitis severity among students in an Islamic boarding school setting. The findings indicate that personal hygiene attitude has a stronger association with reducing dermatitis severity than knowledge, suggesting that attitude-based interventions should be prioritized in school health promotion programs.