DIFFERENCES IN CHEWING WATERMELON FRUIT AND CALIFORNIA PAPAYA FRUIT ON THE DEBRIS INDEX IN BLIND CHILDREN (STUDY AT SLB-A YPAB SURABAYA)

Abstract

ABSTRACT. Blind people often have poorer oral hygiene status compared to the general public. Poor
oral hygiene can also have a negative impact on daily life, such as weakening self-confidence and
interfering with one's performance as well as affecting attendance rates at school or work. The
debris index score can be influenced by the type of food a person consumes. The debris index score
can be lowered by consuming foods that are rich in fiber and water. This study aims to determine
the difference of chewing watermelon and california papaya on debris index in blind children. This
type of research is Quasi Experiment with pre and post design with a population of 32 students of
SLB A YPAB Surabaya. The data collection instrument used was an observation sheet. Data analysis
technique using Mann Whitney test. From the Mann Whitney test, the ρ debris index value before
and after chewing watermelon fruit was 0.000 with a Mean ± SD value of 1.219 ± 0.603. The debris
index ρ value before and after chewing California papaya fruit is 0.004 with a Mean±SD value of
1,438±0.620. This shows that the ρ value < ɑ value (0.05). There is a difference in chewing
watermelon fruit and california papaya fruit on the debris index in blind children, watermelon fruit
as an alternative to reduce debris.
Keywords: Watermelon Fruit, California Papaya Fruit, Debris Index, Blind Child.