Significant Relationship between Knowledge and Hydration Status among Student of Islamic Boarding School Student: Is there dehydration

Abstract

Pesantren plays an important role in education in Indonesia. The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between the level of knowledge about hydration and the phenomenon of hydration status among students in pesantren in Indonesia. This study used a cross-sectional survey research design with 62 samples of respondents selected through purposive sampling techniques. Respondents were young female students aged 13-18 years. Respondents who were fasting, menstruating, and in a feverish or sick condition were excluded. To determine hydration status, the authors observed midstream urine sample analysis using a urine reagent dipstick that would confirm the urine color indicator to determine hydration status. Age, education level, hydration knowledge, activity level, and hydration fulfillment behavior were obtained through questionnaires. Body mass index is obtained by measuring body weight using body scales and height using calibrated height measuring devices. Analysis to determine the relationship between hydration status and hydration knowledge level was tested using the Chi-Square test. The result of this study is the respondents in this study had a sufficient level of knowledge about meeting fluid needs 40 people (64.5%) with a mild hydration; had a sufficient level of knowledge about meeting fluid needs 40 people (64.5%); there is a significant relationship between knowledge of fulfilling fluid needs with hydration status. It concluded that knowledge related to the fulfillment of adequate hydration is closely related to the hydration status of students. Continuous increase in the intensity of information about efforts to maintain adequate hydration status is needed to increase understanding and a positive attitude in fulfilling adequate body fluids.