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The health of school-aged children is a critical determinant of their growth, development, and academic performance. Schools play a strategic role in promoting healthy lifestyle habits and shaping behaviors. Nevertheless, existing evidence indicates that many students still demonstrate limited awareness of personal and environmental health. An alternative strategy to address this issue is the Little Doctor training program, designed to equip students with fundamental health knowledge, basic first-aid skills, and the capacity to educate peers regarding Clean and Healthy Living Behaviors (CHLB). Previous programs have largely focused on knowledge improvement, with limited emphasis on structured intervention models, practical skill reinforcement, and measurable outcomes. This study addresses these gaps by integrating a stage-based training design, interactive methods, and pre–post evaluation. This community engagement activity was implemented through training sessions involving 20 elementary school students. The intervention encompassed three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. This structured and participatory approach is a key contribution in strengthening both knowledge and practical competencies. The evaluation results demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in students’ knowledge, with the mean score increasing from 49.5 (SD = 7.592) to 69 (SD = 7.363) in the post-test (p < 0.05). In addition, students were able to demonstrate essential skills, including proper handwashing techniques, basic first-aid management, and an understanding of balanced nutrition. Participants were also introduced to the role of peer educators to support health promotion activities within the school environment. In conclusion, the Little Doctor training program was effective in improving students’ health-related knowledge and basic skills.

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Clean and healthy living behavior Elementary school Little doctors Students health

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