Healthy Living, Enthusiastic Learning: PHBS Health Education Program for Students of SMPN 56 Jakarta

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Healthy Living, Enthusiastic Learning: PHBS Health Education Program for Students of SMPN 56 Jakarta

Jakarta, May 29, 2024 – RSKO Jakarta's Health Promotion Unit (PKRS) conducted a health education program at SMPN 56 Jakarta for seventh-grade students as part of efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent risky behaviors among adolescents.

A total of 304 students participated in the health education session.

The beginning of the academic year is an important period for new students to become familiar with their school environment, learning culture, and positive values that support academic success and personal development. During this stage, it is essential for junior high school students to receive education on Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS), combined with awareness of the dangers of drug abuse.

PHBS in schools aims to empower students, teachers, and the school community to understand, adopt, and actively practice healthy behaviors, thereby contributing to the creation of a healthy school environment.

Why Is Health Education Important?

Implementing PHBS in schools helps establish a healthier learning environment and promotes the well-being of the entire school community.

A healthy school environment supports physical and mental health, fosters positive behavior, and contributes to students' optimal growth, development, and academic achievement through promotive and preventive health efforts.

Key PHBS Messages Delivered During the Session

The education program emphasized the following healthy behaviors:

  1. Purchasing food only from healthy and approved school canteens.
  2. Washing hands with soap and running water.
  3. Using clean and hygienic school toilets.
  4. Preventing mosquito breeding by eliminating mosquito larvae.
  5. Disposing of waste in designated bins.
  6. Participating in sports and regular physical activities.
  7. Maintaining a smoke-free school environment.
  8. Avoiding the use of narcotics, psychotropic substances, and other addictive substances (NAPZA).

The session was facilitated by RSKO Jakarta Health Educators Wage Robbiamsyah, SKM and Euis Sayyidah, AMD.

The educational materials were specifically tailored to the age and developmental stage of seventh-grade junior high school students. In addition to animated educational videos, the program utilized interactive lectures, discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and educational games with prizes for active participants.

School's Commitment to Health Promotion

The Principal of SMPN 56 Jakarta, Mr. Karjo, S.Pd, highlighted the school's commitment to character development and health promotion.

"Our student orientation program focuses on building character and learning awareness. We strive to become a healthy and environmentally conscious school, in line with our vision of creating a sustainable learning environment."

He further explained that the school has implemented several health-focused initiatives, including:

  • A healthy school canteen program.
  • A zero-plastic policy.
  • Collaboration with local health centers on mosquito control programs.
  • Healthy breakfast campaigns promoting balanced nutrition.
  • A smoke-free school zone.

The school is also working toward becoming an Adiwiyata School, Indonesia's national environmental education program.

Regarding drug prevention efforts, Mr. Karjo stated:

"We continuously collaborate with parents to prevent substance abuse among students. One of our initiatives includes limiting mobile phone usage on the 5th and 6th of each month, both at home and at school, as part of efforts to reduce unrestricted exposure to information and strengthen parental involvement."

Building Healthy, Safe, and Child-Friendly Schools

This health education program is expected to contribute to the creation of schools that are healthy, safe, child-friendly, and enjoyable places for students to learn and grow.

SMPN 56 Jakarta warmly welcomed the participation of the PKRS Health Promotion Team from RSKO Jakarta and expressed appreciation for the education provided on PHBS and drug abuse prevention.

RSKO Jakarta remains committed to supporting educational institutions, including schools and universities, by providing health education programs tailored to students' needs.

Educational institutions interested in organizing similar programs may contact the PKRS RSKO Jakarta team through Instagram Direct Message:

Instagram: @pkrs_rsko

Stay Healthy

Supporting Services and Health Promotion Team (PKRS)
RSKO Jakarta