This study aimed to assess the personal and environmental hygiene practices, as well as the knowledge and perception of communicable diseases among respondents. A total of 300 questionnaires were administered and retrieved for analysis. The results showed that the majority (44.33%) of the respondents were between the ages of 30-39 years, (73.33%) were married, (52.33%) had senior secondary school education, and were students or self-employed. Regarding personal hygiene practices, the majority (57.33%) of the respondents washed their hands with soap and water often, (70.67%) did not use hand sanitizer, and (93.00%) brushed their teeth once per day. In terms of environmental hygiene, most (62.66%) of the respondents cleaned their houses often, (99.00%) did not disinfect high-touch surfaces regularly, (74.00%) did not separate and dispose of their wastes properly, and (54.67%) changed their beddings every two weeks. The majority (94.33%) of the respondents were vaccinated against communicable diseases, (91.00%) had heard of communicable diseases, and (92.67%) knew that personal and environmental hygiene play a role in preventing their spread. However, only a third (33.00%) of the respondents knew how to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases, and most(78.00%) did not know the symptoms of common communicable diseases. Overall, the study revealed gaps in personal and environmental hygiene practices and knowledge of communicable diseases among the respondents. This study highlights the need for educational programs on personal and environmental hygiene to promote better practices and prevent the transmission of communicable diseases.
 

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