The Use of Drill Method in Improving the Ability to Use Sanitary Pads During Menstruation Among Children with Mild Intellectual Disabilities at A Special School
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This study aims to explore the use of the drill method in improving the ability to use sanitary pads during menstruation among children with mild intellectual disabilities, with the goal of enabling these children to use sanitary pads independently without assistance from parents or guardians. The research method employed is Single Subject Research (SSR), with data collection techniques including observation and interviews with teachers, peers, and parents/guardians of children with mild intellectual disabilities. Based on data analysis, the results demonstrate that the research subjects showed improvement in independently using sanitary pads without parental/guardian assistance after the periodic implementation of the drill method. The conclusion of this study is that the use of the drill method is effective in enhancing the ability of children with mild intellectual disabilities to use sanitary pads. This research is expected to contribute to other researchers interested in investigating similar issues and to provide guidance in developing more effective interventions to improve the independence of children with mild intellectual disabilities in this regard.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/jassi.v25i1.86697
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