Personal Hygiene among University Students in Hasanuddin University Hostel

The aim of this study is to obtain information on personal hygiene among university students in hostel of Hasanuddin University. The study type was qualitative research with phenomenology approach. The informants were selected by using purposive sampling of students living in university hostel. The number of informants was 16 students and a head of hostel. The data was collected through in-depth interview, observation and documentation. The data was analysed by using content analysis and represented in narrative form. The results found all informants understood the purpose of personal hygiene and have own self-care to maintain health for disease prevention despite some actions deviate from informant's knowledge level. The lead factors in personal hygiene included availability of facilities and infrastructure and individual factors. The students should maintain personal hygiene and environment for their good health. The coordination between university management and hostel is necessary in improving hostel facilities and infrastructure for students to maintain their personal hygiene.