Beyond Cleanliness: The Correlation between Hygiene Knowledge Practices and Food Safety to Dimension Wellness of Students in School Community

This research examined the effects of hygiene knowledge practices and food safety on the dimension wellness of student. within the school setting. The main objective was to assess the extent of these factors influence, their correlations, and the specific wellness dimensions affected among Senior High School Students. Employing a quantitative, non-experimental design with complete enumeration, the study involved 183 participants from Lorenzo S. Sarmiento Sr. National High School. Key statistical methods included average weighted mean, Spearman's rho correlation, and multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed a very high level of influence from hygiene knowledge practices, along with indicators such as handwashing, oral hygiene, and body hygiene. Similarly, food safety showed very high influence across its indicators, such as cook or prepared food, chill or cool food storage, clean or hygiene, and food handling. Students' wellness levels were also very high across all dimensions or their indicators like emotional, physical, social, and intellectual. The results confirmed significant correlations between hygiene knowledge practices, food safety, and dimension wellness of students. This study highlights the importance of targeted knowledge on hygiene and food safety to enhance student well-being in the school community.

Hygiene Knowledge Practices, Food Safety, Dimension Wellness of Students, and School Community

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