PERCEPTION OF PARENTS WORKING AS PLASTIC WASTE SORTER ON CLEAN AND HEALTHY LIVING BEHAVIOUR (PHBS) OF YOUNG CHILDREN

Abstract

Several studies have been conducted regarding the perception of parents having young children on clean and healthy living behavior (Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat –PHBS) but have not included vulnerable groups, such as parents working as plastic waste sorter. Therefore, this study was conducted to find out how parents whose job is plastic waste sorter and who have young children perceive clean and healthy behaviour. It was a qualitative research taking place in Pati, Central Java involving 3 parents. The researcher used in-depth interviews supported with observation to collect the data. The six phases of thematic analysis proposed by Braun and Clarke (2006) were used in analyzing the data. Findings showed that parents’ perception on clean and healthy living behavior was still limited to bathing and washing hands. This had an impact on children's understanding as well. Sources of information were only from television and religious leaders. Inadequate PHBS infrastructure in the workplace also became a barrier. The village leaders can collaborate with community health centers and religious figures to provide counseling regarding clean and healthy living behavior to vulnerable groups such as parents who work as plastic waste sorters and have early childhood children.