IMPROVING STUDENTS' HAND HYGIENE KNOWLEDGE THROUGH HAND SANITIZER SPRAY INNOVATION WITH CHERRY LEAF EXTRACT (Muntingia Calabura L.)
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN HIGIENE TANGAN SISWA MELALUI INOVASI HAND SANITIZER SPRAY EKSTRAK DAUN KERSEN (Muntingia Calabura L.)
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https://doi.org/10.35905/sipakainge.v3i2.16238Keywords:
Keywords: hand sanitizer, kersen leaf, natural antiseptic, community serviceAbstract
Hand hygiene is a crucial aspect in preventing the transmission of infectious diseases, particularly in school settings. However, the continued use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers can potentially cause skin irritation, necessitating the need for safe and easy-to-apply natural antiseptic alternatives.This Community Service Program aimed to improve students’ knowledge of hand hygiene through education and the introduction of a hand sanitizer spray formulated with kersen leaf extract (Muntingia calabura L.) as a natural antiseptic. The activities included theoretical socialization, video-based demonstration of product preparation, and interactive discussions involving 31 eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Sirampog. The results showed a 90% increase in students’ understanding and positive responses toward the product, which was considered practical and easy to use. In conclusion, this program effectively enhanced hand hygiene awareness and promoted the utilization of local natural resources as environmentally friendly antiseptic alternatives.
Keywords: hand sanitizer, kersen leaf, natural antiseptic, community service
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