Analysis of Factors Associated with Clean and Healthy Living Behavior in the Community

Abstract

Background : Clean and Healthy Living Behavior is an important component of community health promotion through preventive daily practices​ life . PHBS may be influenced by various factors , including knowledge , attitudes , family support , and access to health and sanitation facilities. Objective : To analyze factors associated with clean and healthy living behavior among community members. Methods : This study used an observational analytics design with a cross-sectional approach . The study was conducted from May to July 2026 in a community served by a healthcare facilities . A total of 113 respondents were recruited using consecutive sampling. Independent variables included knowledge , attitude , family support , and access to health and sanitation facilities . The dependent variable was clean and healthy living behavior . Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Chi- square test with a significance level of α=0.05. Results : Sixty-nine respondents (61.1%) demonstrated good clean and healthy living behavior , while 44 respondents (38.9%) demonstrated less favorable Good behavior​ knowledge was found in 68 respondents (60.2%), positive attitudes in 71 respondents (62.8%), good family support in 65 respondents (57.5%), and adequate access to health and sanitation facilities in 74 respondents (65.5%). Knowledge (p=0.003), attitude (p=0.001), family support (p=0.012), and access to health and sanitation facilities (p=0.021) were significant associated with clean and healthy living behavior. Conclusion : Knowledge , attitude , family support , and access to health and sanitation facilities were significantly associated with clean and healthy living behavior among community members