Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Keywords

Personal Hygiene, Parasitic Infections

Abstract

Public health is a cornerstone of societal well-being. Consequently, proper hygiene is a crucial factor in maintaining sustainable control against parasitic infections. This study aimed to determine the knowledge of the parents regarding parasitic infections and personal hygiene practices of primary school children in Indang Central School. Moreover, to find out if there is a significant difference between the parameters in terms of demographic profile, the researchers utilized a 5-point Likert scale survey tool questionnaire for a random sampling approach to 200 parents. From the results, it was found that a high percentage of the respondents know that going to a health facility is important when there is abdominal discomfort, with an average mean of 4.40 (Strongly Agree). In contrast, a small percentage of the respondents know the common symptoms of intestinal parasitic infection, with only a mean score of 3.32 (Neutral). For personal hygiene practices, most primary school children apply washing their hands before meals, brushing their teeth regularly, and changing their underwear regularly with a weighted mean of 4.60 (Strongly agree). A few of them swim in the river with a weighted mean of 2.76 (Neutral). In conclusion, there is no significant relationship between respondents’ knowledge of parasitic infections with the personal hygiene practices of students. To add, there is no significant difference in the parents’ knowledge of parasitic infections and their demographic profile, while there is a substantial disparity in personal hygiene practices of students to their parents’ age.

First Advisor

Theo John M. Segismundo, RMT

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