Hand Hygiene and Soap-Making Workshop at SMA Ricci 1, Jakarta

Sherly Tandi Arrang; Yohanes Eko Adi Prasetyanto; Regina Carissa; Angela Lovefrensia Lim; Charlie Angelia; Anna Lithania Kilmas; Gladys Monica Lehman; Natasha Lie; Bintang Salsa Billah Arthani; Agnes Melody; Verent Halim; Vanessa Gracia Santoso; Revista Noveria; Clarissa Tifani Harumi Pasaribu; Putriana Rachmawati

doi:10.37680/amalee.v7i2.9749

Authors

Sherly Tandi Arrang Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Yohanes Eko Adi Prasetyanto Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Regina Carissa Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Angela Lovefrensia Lim Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Charlie Angelia Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Anna Lithania Kilmas Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Gladys Monica Lehman Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Natasha Lie Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Bintang Salsa Billah Arthani Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Agnes Melody Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Verent Halim Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Vanessa Gracia Santoso Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Revista Noveria Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Clarissa Tifani Harumi Pasaribu Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Putriana Rachmawati Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 14440, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37680/amalee.v7i2.9749

Keywords:

Education, handwashing, soap, workshop

Abstract

Contaminated hands are a major route for the transmission of microorganisms and contribute to the spread of infectious diseases, particularly in school environments where close interpersonal contact facilitates transmission. Although awareness of hand hygiene is generally adequate, adolescents' consistent handwashing practices remain suboptimal. Because adolescence is a critical period for establishing lifelong health behaviors, school-based interventions provide an important opportunity to improve hand hygiene knowledge, awareness, and behavioral intention, thereby promoting sustained healthy practices and reducing the risk of communicable diseases. This program aimed to improve students’ knowledge of hand hygiene and to provide practical skills through a soap-making workshop at SMA Ricci 1 in Jakarta. The methods included health education via interactive lectures, pre- and post-tests, and a hands-on workshop, with 141 and 71 students attending the educational session and the workshop, respectively. The results showed an increase in the mean knowledge score from 75.25 to 85.60, with 55.32% to 88.65% of students in the “good” knowledge category. Additionally, over 90% of the participants gave high ratings for the workshop’s clarity, usefulness, and relevance. The program effectively improved students’ knowledge and awareness of hand hygiene while providing practical experience to support healthy hygiene behavior.

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