The Current State of Health and Personal Hygiene Education for Children of the Ruc Ethnic Minority (Chut Group) in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam

This study investigates the current state of health and personal hygiene education for children of the Ruc people (a subgroup of the Chut ethnic group) - a tiny ethnic minority facing significant challenges related to their living conditions in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam. This issue is of critical importance given the high rates of malnutrition, hygiene-related diseases, and limited access to healthcare and educational services among Ruc children. This research employed sociological survey methods, incorporating questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations. Data were collected from education administrators, teachers, healthcare staff, and parents of the children. The collected data were then processed and analyzed using SPSS software. The findings of this study provide a crucial scientific foundation for proposing intervention programs tailored to the socio-cultural context of the Ruc community. Such programs aim to enhance the effectiveness of health education and promote the holistic development of these ethnic minority children.