Knowledge of Elementary School Students about Worms

Susiwati, Susiwati (2021) Knowledge of Elementary School Students about Worms. star shine medical journal, 1 (1). pp. 7-10. ISSN 2797-1502

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Abstract

The infection of intestinal worms is caused by many parasitic worm types, including roundworms, whips, and hooks. The objective of this research was to identify the worm and students knowledge of worms. This research carried out a descriptive survey approach with a cross-sectional study. The study subjects consisted of 44 students of SD Negeri 168 Solok Babata from grade 1 to 5. Data were collected through a questionnaire to assess the level of knowledge of worms. The research findings showed that 4.54% of students were positively afflicted with hookworms and 79.5% of students had a decent degree of worm awareness and 20.5% were in the bad group. The school is encouraged to have education about worms and ensure the cleanliness of the school environment.

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