The Effectiveness of Whosit Game Educational Media in Improving Students' Knowledge of Dental Hygiene at SDN Kertajaya IV Surabaya
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Educational Media, Whosit game, school children, knowledge, dental hygieneAbstract
Dental and oral health are essential in maintaining a good quality of life. If tooth and gum damage is left untreated, it may lead to discomfort, difficulty in chewing, and broader systemic complications. One preventive strategy is to practice consistent oral hygiene to reduce the risk of dental diseases. Children are considered a vulnerable group for oral health issues, primarily due to limited awareness of proper dental care. The issue addressed in this study is the low level of behavior related to dental and oral hygiene maintenance among elementary school students. Research objective: To examine the effectiveness of the Whosit Game as an educational medium in improving students’ knowledge of dental hygiene at SDN Kertajaya IV Surabaya. Research method: A pre-experimental approach using a one-group pretest-posttest design. Research sample: Selected through purposive sampling, involving 45 students as participants. Research instrument: A structured questionnaire was used to assess knowledge levels. Data analysis: Conducted using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, a nonparametric statistical method. Test results: showed that the average student knowledge score before the intervention increased from 57.33 to 82.78 with a significance value of 0.000 (p-value < 0.05), indicating that the use of the Whosit Game is effective in improving students’ knowledge of dental hygiene at SDN Kertajaya IV Surabaya.Downloads
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