Personal Hygiene Knowledge and Bromhidrosis Prevention Among Female Students
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https://doi.org/10.31154/isc12.v12i1.201.235-249Keywords:
female students, knowledge, personal hygiene, prevention, bromhidrosisAbstract
In the contemporary era shaped by K-Pop culture, beauty pageants, and the ever-expanding skincare industry, women are increasingly confronted with societal expectations of flawless appearance and pleasant body scent. Within this context, the issue of bromhidros poses not only a health concern but also a challenge to psychological well-being and social acceptance. Prior investigations have tended to focus on general hygiene practices or related dermatological conditions, leaving the relationship between personal hygiene knowledge and bromhidrosis prevention underexplored. Dormitory students are particularly vulnerable, as limited knowledge and inconsistent hygiene practices may increase their risk of developing bromhidrosis. This study sought to examine the relationship between personal hygiene knowledge and bromhidrosis prevention among female residents of X Dormitory. A quantitative correlational design was employed. A sample of 175 participants from 307 total population female student was selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire, which was tested for validity and reliability. Statistical analysis was performed using the Spearman Rank correlation test. Results indicated that most participants demonstrated very good knowledge of personal hygiene (M = 3.30, SD = 0.42), and bromhidrosis prevention was generally in the good category (M = 3.07, SD = 0.5). A significant positive correlation was found between hygiene knowledge and bromhidrosis prevention (r = 0.447, p < 0.001), indicating a moderate positive relationship. These findings suggest that greater knowledge of personal hygiene is associated with improved bromhidrosis prevention. Future studies are recommended to employ more complex research designs and incorporate additional variables—such as lifestyle, environmental, and psychological factors—to provide a more comprehensive understanding of bromhidrosis prevention.
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