Analysis of Early Childhood Education Teachers' Perceptions of Children with Enuresis and Encopresis

Abstract

Enuresis and encopresis are elimination disorders that commonly occur in early childhood and may affect children’s emotional, social, and learning development in school environments. In the context of early childhood education, teachers play an important role in providing appropriate responses and treatment for children experiencing these conditions. Therefore, teachers’ understanding and perceptions are important to examine to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for children’s development. This study aims to analyze Early Childhood Education (PAUD) teachers’ perceptions of children experiencing enuresis and encopresis in Banda Aceh City. This research employed a quantitative method with a descriptive-analytical design. Data was collected through questionnaires distributed to 20 PAUD teachers as respondents, using instruments that measured knowledge, attitudes, and responses. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques, including mean scores and percentages. The results showed that teachers’ perceptions were in the high to very high category. The knowledge aspect obtained a mean score of 3.67 (high category), while the attitude and response aspects scored 4.20 and 4.25 respectively (very high category). These findings indicate that teachers have a good level of understanding and demonstrate positive attitudes and actions in handling children with enuresis and encopresis in early childhood education settings.