Effectiveness of Psychoeducation in Enhancing Clean and Healthy Living Behaviour in Kawasi Mining Community, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of psychoeducation in enhancing knowledge and implementation of Clean and Healthy Living Behaviour (PHBS) among residents of Kawasi Village, a mining-affected community in South Halmahera, Indonesia. A one-group pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 22 participants who received a structured psychoeducational intervention. Data were collected using validated questionnaires administered before and after the intervention. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test showed a statistically significant improvement in PHBS understanding (p = 0.023), with 18 participants demonstrating increased post-test scores. The findings indicate that psychoeducation is an effective, community-based strategy for promoting health behaviour change, particularly in areas facing environmental and infrastructural challenges. This study underscores the importance of participatory, locally adapted health promotion models and recommends further research with broader populations and longer-term evaluations to assess sustained impact.