Improving Dental Health and Nutrition Awareness through the "SEGIGIKU" School Health Program
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31965/infokes.Vol23.Iss4.2273Keywords:
Pre-School, Dental Health, School Health ProgramAbstract
Indonesia faces serious challenges in dental and oral health and nutrition, with dental caries, stunting, and obesity remaining major public health problems among children. Schools play a crucial role in shaping children’s health behaviors through structured health education and interventions. The School Health Program model “SEGIGIKU” was developed to enhance the involvement of teachers, peers, and parents in improving oral health behavior and nutrition awareness as preventive measures against dental caries, stunting, and obesity in preschool children. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the “SEGIGIKU” School Health Program model as an effort to improve oral health behavior and nutrition awareness among preschool children. This research employed a research and development (R&D) design, consisting of stages of information gathering, program design, expert validation, product testing, and final product development. The results showed a consistent weekly increase in students’ weight and height. Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon test demonstrated a highly significant improvement in dental hygiene, as indicated by the PHPM score (p = 0.000), and a significant reduction in dental caries, as reflected by the decay score (p = 0.002). In conclusion, the “SEGIGIKU” School Health Program model effectively improves oral health behavior and nutrition awareness, which are closely interconnected, and contributes to the prevention of dental caries, stunting, and obesity in preschool children.
Downloads
References
Abdullah, N. (2018). Hubungan Status Kesehatan Gigi Dan Mulut Anak Sekolah Dengan Pelaksanaan UKGS (Usaha Kesehatan Gigi Sekolah) Di Sekolah Dasar dan Sederajat Se Kota Makassar. Jurnal Media Kesehatan Gigi, 17(1), 32–38. Retrieved from: https://journal.poltekkes-mks.ac.id/ojs2/index.php/mediagigi/article/view/173
Afrinis, N., Indrawati, I., & Farizah, N. (2020). Analisis Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Karies Gigi Anak Usia Dini. Jurnal Obsesi : Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 5(1), 763. https://doi.org/10.31004/obsesi.v5i1.668
Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan. (2019). Laporan Provinsi Jawa Tengah Riskesdas 2018. Jakarta: Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan.
Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan. (2019). Laporan Nasional Riskesdas 2018. Jakarta: Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan. Retrieved from: https://repository.badankebijakan.kemkes.go.id/id/eprint/3514/1/Laporan%20Riskesdas%202018%20Nasional.pdf
De Jong-Lenters, M., L’hoir, M., Polak, E., & Duijster, D. (2019). Promoting parenting strategies to improve tooth brushing in children: design of a non-randomised cluster-controlled trial. BMC Oral Health, 19(1), 210. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-019-0902-6
DePasquale, N. (2021). Family-Supportive Supervisor Behavior Positively Affects Work Behavior and Nonwork Well-Being among Men in Long-term Care. HHS Public Access, 28(7), 1504–1514. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13091
Green, M. J. (2015). Overweight and Obese Children ’ s Social Interactions and Peer Responses. Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee.
Handina, W. P. (2024). Bahaya Stunting pada Bidang Kognitif Siswa Sekolah Dasar. Jurnal Review Pendidikan dan Pengajaran, 7(2), 4650–4653. Retrieved from: https://journal.universitaspahlawan.ac.id/index.php/jrpp/article/view/27250
Hasan, F., Taurussia, L., Setia, H., Ramasamy, R., Irqon, Z., & Marsa, A. (2024). Heliyon Prevalence of dental caries among children in Indonesia : A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Heliyon, 10(11), e32102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32102
Kassebaum, N. J., Smith, A. G. C., Bernabé, E., Fleming, T. D., Reynolds, A. E., Vos, T., … Yonemoto, N. (2017). Global, Regional, and National Prevalence, Incidence, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years for Oral Conditions for 195 Countries, 1990-2015: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors. Journal of Dental Research, 96(4), 380–387. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022034517693566
Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia. (2012). Pedoman usaha kesehatan gigi sekolah (UKGS). Jakarta: Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia. Retrieved from: https://dinkes.jatimprov.go.id/userfile/dokumen/pedoman-ukgs.pdf
Liu, X., Wang, Z., Tan, N., & Zhao, J. (2025). Impact of Oral Health Education on the Hygiene Awareness of Preschool Children and Their Parents. Oral health & preventive dentistry, 23, 543–549. https://doi.org/10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2274
Marludia, M. A., Djamil, M., Rasipin, R., Hadisaputro, S., & Santoso, B. (2021). Explosion Teeth Box Promotion Media Model Against Changes in Teeth Brushing Behavior in School Students. Journal of Applied Health Management and Technology, 3(2), 53–58. https://doi.org/10.31983/jahmt.v1i2.6213
Nomira, S. R. (2024). Relevansi Gizi dan Kesehatan. Public Health Journal, 1(2), 1–16. Retrieved from: https://teewanjournal.com/index.php/phj/article/view/513
Nugraheni, H., Sunarjo, L., & Wiyatini, T. (2018). Peran Guru dalam Promosi Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut di Sekolah. Jurnal Kesehatan Gigi, 5(2), 13-21. https://doi.org/10.31983/jkg.v5i2.3857
Ramadhani, A., Sari, D. N. I., Laksitasari, A., Taqwim, A., Triani, M., & Rachmawati, D. (2022). Revitalization of School Dental Health Centre for Elementary School in Karangtengah Village, Baturraden, Banyumas. Community Empowerment, 7(2), 190–195. https://doi.org/10.31603/ce.5266
Saleh, A., Syahrul, S., Hadju, V., Andriani, I., & Restika, I. (2021). Role of Maternal in Preventing Stunting : a Systematic Review. Gaceta Sanitaria, 35, S576–S582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.10.087
Santanu, A. M., Dewi, A., Fitrianingsih, R., & Rosdiana, D. S. (2025). Training on Portioning Standards and Food Management in Daycare Centers in Bandung City. Indonesian Journal of Community Research and Engagement Training, 6(1), 23–34. https://doi.org/10.37680/amalee.v6i1.6415
Sari, A. D., Fazrin, I., & Saputro, H. (2017). Pemberian Motivasi Orang Tua Dalam Menggosok Gigi Pada Anak Usia Prasekolah Terhadap Timbulnya Karies Gigi. Journal Of Nursing Practice, 1(1), 33–39. https://doi.org/10.30994/jnp.v1i1.20
Shaluhya, H., & Dimyati. (2022). The Influence of Obesity and Self-Confidence on Students ’ Physical Self-Concept ; Correlation Study. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Analysis, 5(12), 3435–3441. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmra/v5-i12-18
Shehzad, M. A., Khurram, H., Shabbir, M. N., Iqbal, Z., & Parveen, M. (2022). Nutritional Status and Growth Centiles Using Anthropometric Measures of School-aged Children and Adolescents from Multan District. Archives de Pediatrie, 29(2), 133–139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arcped.2021.11.010
Shirahmadi, S., Bashirian, S., Soltanian, A. R., Karimi-Shahanjarini, A., & Vahdatinia, F. (2024). Effectiveness of theory-based educational interventions of promoting oral health among elementary school students. BMC Public Health, 24(1), 130. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17528-0
Sirat, N. M., Senjaya, A. A., & Sumerti, N. N. (2019). Efektivitas pelatihan dokter gigi kecil untuk meningkatkan kebersihan gigi dan mulut. Jurnal Kesehatan Gigi, 6(1), 5-9. https://doi.org/10.31983/jkg.v6i1.3895
Sisca, S., Kurniawan, Y., Hartanti, M. D., & Roeslan, M. O. (2025). Improving Early Childhood Tooth Brushing Habits: A Case Study at TK Kristen Anugerah Jakarta. Room of Civil Society Development, 4(2), 290-297. https://doi.org/10.59110/rcsd.558
Soliman, A., De Sanctis, V., Alaaraj, N., Ahmed, S., Alyafei, F., Hamed, N., & Soliman, N. (2021). Early and long-term consequences of nutritional stunting: From childhood to adulthood. Acta Bio Medica: Atenei Parmensis, 92(1), e2021168. https://doi.org/10.23750/abm.v92i1.11346
The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia. (2024). Oral Health in Southeast Asia : Addressing Inaccessibility. Elsevier, 32, 100528. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lansea.2024.100528
Waleed, R. W., Abdulwahab, N. A., & Mahdi, A. H. (2025). Dental Knowledge, Behaviors, and Patterns of Missing Teeth. Indonesian Journal on Health Science and Medicine, 2(3), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.21070/ijhsm.v2i3.312
Wicaksono, I. A., Mahirawatie, C. I., & Hidayati, S. (2021). Systematic Literatur Review: Faktor Orang Tua Tentang Kejadian Karies Pada Anak Pra-Sekolah. Jurnal Ilmiah Keperawatan Gigi (JIKG), 3(2), 579–592. Retrieved from: https://apps.poltekkestasikmalaya.ac.id/index.php/jikg/article/view/775
Willemsen, A., Wiggins, S., & Cromdal, J. (2023). Young Children’s mealtimes and eating practices in early childhood education and care: A scoping review of 30 years of research from 1990 to 2020. Educational Research Review, 38, 100503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2022.100503
World Health Organization. (2017). Sugar and Dental Caries. Geneva: World Health Organization. Retrieved from: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-NMH-NHD-17.12
World Health Organization. (2022). Action Plan for Oral Health in South-East Asia 2022–2030. India: World Health Organization. Retrieved from: https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/363753/9789290210061-eng.pdf?sequence=1
World Health Organization. (2018). Malnutrition in children. Geneva: World Health Organization. Retrieved from: https://www.who.int/data/nutrition/nlis/info/malnutrition-in-children
Zulfan, M. U., Heriyanto, Y., Ningrum, N., & Nurnaningsih, H. (2024). The Effect of Educational Games on Tooth Brushing Skills in Preschool Children. Journal Center of Excellent : Health Assistive Technology, 2(1), 66–69. https://doi.org/10.36082/jchat.v2i1.1566
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Copyright notice
Ownership of copyright
The copyright in this website and the material on this website (including without limitation the text, computer code, artwork, photographs, images, music, audio material, video material and audio-visual material on this website) is owned by JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN and its licensors.
Copyright license
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN grants to you a worldwide non-exclusive royalty-free revocable license to:
- view this website and the material on this website on a computer or mobile device via a web browser;
- copy and store this website and the material on this website in your web browser cache memory; and
- print pages from this website for your use.
- All articles published by JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This permits anyone to copy, redistribute, remix, transmit and adapt the work provided the original work and source is appropriately cited.
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN does not grant you any other rights in relation to this website or the material on this website. In other words, all other rights are reserved.
For the avoidance of doubt, you must not adapt, edit, change, transform, publish, republish, distribute, redistribute, broadcast, rebroadcast or show or play in public this website or the material on this website (in any form or media) without appropriately and conspicuously citing the original work and source or JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN prior written permission.
Permissions
You may request permission to use the copyright materials on this website by writing to [email protected].
Enforcement of copyright
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN takes the protection of its copyright very seriously.
If JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN discovers that you have used its copyright materials in contravention of the license above, JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN may bring legal proceedings against you seeking monetary damages and an injunction to stop you using those materials. You could also be ordered to pay legal costs.
If you become aware of any use of JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN copyright materials that contravenes or may contravene the license above, please report this by email to [email protected]
Infringing material
If you become aware of any material on the website that you believe infringes your or any other person's copyright, please report this by email to [email protected].
