The Effect of Comic Books on Improving Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Brushing Teeth Among Students SDN Sawapudo

Abstract

Oral health is often neglected, and many people do not understand that the oral cavity is an entry point for germs and bacteria that can cause disease. Comics are a widely recognized medium of information, and with advances in technology, digital comics can be accessed anytime via smartphones. This study aims to determine the effect of using comic books in improving knowledge and attitudes toward tooth brushing among students at SDN Sawapudo. The method used was a single-group design with pre-test and post-test. This study involved 37 students who filled out knowledge and attitude questionnaires that were processed using SPSS and the Wilcoxon test. The results of the knowledge test before the intervention showed that 27% were in the good category, 38% were in the fair category, and 35% were in the poor category. After the intervention, 62% were in the good category, 27% were in the fair category, and 11% were in the poor category. Meanwhile, the attitude results showed that 24% were good, 68% were moderate, and 8% were poor before the intervention, and after the intervention, 24% were good, 76% were moderate, and 0% were poor. The conclusion of the effect test showed a p-value of 0.006 (≤ 0.05), indicating a significant effect between before and after reading comics.