A Journey to a Better Community Service in Religious Boarding School Pesantren

Abstract

Global scabies prevalence at religious boarding school (Pesantren) is still a big problem especially in developing countries. This article describes one of the processes of the problem-solving method through community service with the objectives that members of the community behave in a healthy way towards a scabies-free Pesantren. The target audience is a pesantren consisting of students and teaching staff in urban areas. Previous results showed that there was an increase scabies incident from the first scabies screening although immediately after the first screening the students treated with anti-scabies drugs. The level of students' knowledge about scabies was the majority in the good category. This study concludes that efforts to improve students to behave in a clean and healthy living will be a long journey, requiring ongoing assistance and cooperation of various parties.

Peer Medicine Application Supervisor: A Breakthrough for the Elimination of Scabies in Islamic Boarding School

“…[6] The incidence of scabies in several boarding schools in Indonesia in 2013-2016 ranged from 24.6% to 54.7%. [5] Studies showing an association between education levels and the incidence of scabies were by Triyani et al [7] However, one study showed that there was no relationship between knowledge and the number of scabies. [8] Behavioral change requires a continuous process which is a combination of teaching materials, facilities, and infrastructure.…”

“…[11] However, the result is still not satisfactory. [7] Preliminary studies showed that scabies in 2022 at an Islamic boarding school is still high. This high number of cases is related to the insufficient knowledge of the Islamic boarding school community about Clean and Healthy Life Behavior (PHBS) which causes scabies.…”