Effectiveness of Snake & Ladder Game on Knowledge and Attitude regarding Personal Hygiene among School Children in Selected Rural Schools at Mangalore

Abstract

In a Karnataka, a school survey of 1st to 5th standard students between the age of 6 and 12 years was conducted to assess the impact of snake & ladder game on their understanding and practice of hygiene. Amongst the selected students, 76.65 percent had disorders of skin and its appendage due to lack of personal hygiene. Nevoid conditions were seen in 21.96 percent students. Communicable dermatoses were noted in 19 percent students and nutritional deficiencies were seen in 6.71 percent students. The students were made to practice the snake & ladder game. The post-test revealed that the snake & ladder game helped students develop better understanding of concept of hygiene.