The Effectiveness of Health Counseling in Improving Knowledge and Preventive Behavior Toward Scabies Among Students at Al-Huda Islamic Boarding School, Sadananya

Authors

  • Dika Rhousnaka STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis
  • Ikrima Putri Pratama STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis
  • Nindhi Yasha Putri STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis
  • Oxsitalia Sinta Maharani STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis
  • Risman Barkah STIE Latifah Mubarokiyah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56359/velocity.v1i1.663

Keywords:

health counseling, preventive behavior, scabies prevention

Abstract

Introduction: Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) are educational environments that promote close living among students, increasing the risk of communicable diseases such as scabies. Scabies, caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, spreads rapidly through direct or indirect contact and is a common issue in densely populated dormitories with limited hygiene facilities.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of health counseling in improving knowledge and preventive behavior against scabies among students at Al-Huda Islamic Boarding School, Sadananya.

Method: A quantitative pre-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted involving 35 students selected through purposive sampling. Structured questionnaires assessing knowledge and behavior related to scabies prevention were administered before and after a health education intervention. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Chi-square test with a significance level of p < 0.05.

Result: After the intervention, the percentage of students with good knowledge increased from 2.9% to 51.4%, and those with good behavior rose from 0% to 45.7%. The Wilcoxon test confirmed significant improvements in both knowledge and behavior (p < 0.001). A significant association between knowledge and behavior was also found before and after the intervention (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Health counseling effectively improved students' knowledge and preventive behavior regarding scabies. This intervention serves as a practical strategy for infection prevention in boarding school environments.

Community Implication: The findings support the integration of routine health education into school programs to reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Implementing such interventions in pesantren and similar settings can promote better hygiene practices and contribute to broader public health outcomes.

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07/20/2025

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Rhousnaka, D., Pratama, I. P. ., Putri, N. Y., Maharani , O. S. ., & Barkah, R. (2025). The Effectiveness of Health Counseling in Improving Knowledge and Preventive Behavior Toward Scabies Among Students at Al-Huda Islamic Boarding School, Sadananya. Velocity: Community Development and Empowerment Studies, 1(1), 10–16. https://doi.org/10.56359/velocity.v1i1.663

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Velocity: Community Development and Empowerment Studies

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