Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Kesehatan gigi dan mulut memiliki peran penting dalam menentukan kualitas serta
nilai sumber daya manusia, terutama pada remaja. Masalah gigi pada remaja
umumnya disebabkan oleh kurangnya perhatian terhadap kebersihan gigi dan
mulut. Dalam kegiatan penyuluhan, penggunaan alat bantu sangat dibutuhkan
karena alat bantu berperan penting dalam membantu mengubah perilaku remaja.
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektifitas frekuensi penggunaan
media buku saku terhadap pengetahuan sikap dan perilaku kesehatan gigi dan
mulut. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif, menggunakan desain
eksperimental semu, menggunakan metode pretest dan postest design. Populasi
dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa/i SMA Labschool USK Banda Aceh.
Pengambilan sampel dengan teknik kluster sampling yang diambil 1 kelas pada
setiap angkatan. Skor pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku siswa/i sebelum dan sesudah
penyuluhan diukur dengan memberikan kuesioner. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis
dengan menggunakan uji wilcoxon. Hasil penelitian menunujukkan adanya
peningkatan skor yang bermakna (p

Oral and dental health play a crucial role in determining the quality and value of human resources, particularly among adolescents. Dental problems in adolescents are generally caused by a lack of attention to oral and dental hygiene. In health education activities, the use of educational aids is essential, as they play a significant role in influencing behavioral change among adolescents. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the frequency of pocket book use as an educational medium on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to oral and dental health. This research employed a quantitative approach with a quasyexperimental design using a pretest–posttest method. The population of this study consisted of students from SMA Labschool USK Banda Aceh. The samples were obtained using a cluster sampling technique by selecting one class from each grade level. Students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors before and after the educational intervention were measured using a questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed a significant increase in scores (p < 0.05). The Wilcoxon test revealed a meaningful improvement in scores between pretest and posttest after the pocket book intervention. In conclusion, the pocket book medium was found to be significantly effective in improving students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding oral and dental health at SMA Labschool USK Banda Aceh. Keyword : Oral Health knowledge, attitudes and behavior, pocket book.