• Dr. Arista R. Gamit

This study focuses on understanding the personal hygiene practices and awareness levels among primary school children in the districts of Tapi, Bharuch, and Dang in South Gujarat. Maintaining personal hygiene at a young age plays a very important role in shaping lifelong health habits and preventing common illnesses. The research aimed to assess children’s daily hygiene routines, identify gaps, and understand how factors like family background, education, and living area affect their cleanliness habits. A total of 350 students from Classes 1 to 5 were surveyed using a structured questionnaire. Responses were collected on practices such as brushing teeth, bathing, handwashing, nail cutting, and wearing clean clothes. The study also examined the role of schools, parents, and local environment in promoting good hygiene behavior. Descriptive analysis, normality tests, and reliability checks were carried out to ensure the data was meaningful and trustworthy. Findings showed that while most children understood and practiced basic hygiene, some gaps still existed, especially in nail care and among children from tribal or rural backgrounds. Children whose parents had lower education levels also needed more support. School-based hygiene programs and positive reinforcement from teachers and parents were found to be effective in improving hygiene habits. The study concludes that regular awareness efforts, parent involvement, and better access to hygiene education in remote areas can lead to better health and cleaner lifestyles for children.

Personal Hygiene, Primary School Children, Health Awareness, Hygiene Practices, Rural and Tribal Areas

"A STUDY ON PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND THEIR EFFECT ON HEALTH AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN TAPI, BHARUCH, AND DANG DISTRICTS OF SOUTH GUJARAT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 1, page no.g83-g98, January-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2201619.pdf

"A STUDY ON PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND THEIR EFFECT ON HEALTH AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN TAPI, BHARUCH, AND DANG DISTRICTS OF SOUTH GUJARAT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 1, page no. ppg83-g98, January-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2201619.pdf