Health Promotion Media Research Articles

Quality assessment of oral health promotion contents regarding caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer through websites using discern instruments: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACTIntroduction: One way to improve public oral health is through conducting health promotion activities. As technology develops, the internet has been used as a medium for health promotion by presenting health content through websites. However, the use of these websites has the potential to provide inaccurate health information due to the flexibility of users in uploading health content without a prior regulatory process and review of the contents. This study aims to describe oral health promotion content quality through regarding caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer websites using Discern Instruments. Methods: This study used the descriptive method with a cross-sectional approach. Samples were taken using the purposive sampling technique, with a total of 46 samples. The instrument consisted of 16 questions divided into three sections. The first section, comprising seven questions, focused on the reliability and accuracy of the presented health information. The second section, with eight questions, focused on the quality of information regarding treatment options. The final section, consisting of a single question, assessed the overall assessment based on the previous questions. The quality of the websites was assessed by two reviewers. The inter-rater reliability between the two reviewers was calculated using the Cohen’s Kappa test. Data presentation included frequency distribution, mean, and standard deviation. Results: In this study, 33.3% of caries websites had low quality and 66.6% had moderate quality. In periodontal disease, 33.3% of websites were of low quality, 60% were of moderate quality and 6.6% were of high quality. In oral cancer, 26.3% were of low quality and 73.6% were of medium quality. Conclusion: The quality of dental and oral health promotion content on websites, assessed using the Discern Instruments, shows that most websites regarding caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer have moderate quality, some have low quality, and only one website is of high quality.

Virtual Posyandu Program during the Pandemic Maintained Children’s Growth and Development

Background: Posyandu program suspension due to COVID-19 has resulted in a decrease in monitoring children’s growth, leading to undetected problems. Understanding mothers' eating behavior plays a crucial role in preventing malnutrition, we must continue the program as a health promotion medium to enhance mothers' understanding and track children's growth and development. Objectives: This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of virtual Posyandu program in strengthening cadre health promotion services for nutritionally vulnerable children in Jember Regency agricultural area during the absence of offline Posyandu. Methods: The research was carried out September 2022-January 2023, implementing a 21-day intervention on 169 respondents from Puskesmas Arjasa and Paleran (representing two different socio-cultures). The cadres utilized the application to enhance children's nutritional health and instruct parents on its usage. The success parameter is that there were significant differences between the growth and development of children pre- and post-program. Growth variables were assessed by measuring nutritional status according to Ministry-of-Health Regulation, before and after the intervention, while development variables were assessed using a Developmental Pre-Screening questionnaire (DPSQ). Results: The virtual Posyandu program in both Puskesmas demonstrated significant differences (p<0.001) in children's growth and development parameters, such as height-for-age, weight-for-height, and DPSQ, between the pre- and post-program periods. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the program has effectively maintained children's growth and development. Conclusions: Balitagrow© Android-based application in virtual Posyandu program effectively maintained children’s growth and development in pandemic era and worth continuing to be developed according to user needs.

Development of the "Mother Give Me Exclusive Breastfeeding" e-booklet based on Android as a nutrition educational media

Undernutrition is one of the most serious and least addressed challenges worldwide. The significant relationship between this condition and children's feeding practices makes exclusive breastfeeding an early and appropriate intervention. Therefore, this study aimed to develop health promotion media in the form of an Android-based booklet titled "Mother Give Me Exclusive Breastfeeding".The development method model adopted was ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). A total of 20 mothers of toddlers participated in product feasibility testing.The results showed that the product had an average total percentage of 80%, signifying high suitability for usage. The study subjects rated the E-Booklet very positively, showing great enthusiasm for engaging with the content presented in the "Mother Give Me Exclusive Breastfeeding" E-Booklet.In conclusion, further study was needed to maximize the role of this product in enhancing mothers' understanding of exclusive breastfeeding and ensuring access to facilities such as gadgets, technology devices, and internet or wifi networks.

Oral health literacy, knowledge, attitude, and oral health practices among college students at Jenderal Soedirman University

Background: Oral health literacy (OHL) has an important role as a medium for health promotion and efforts to prevent oral diseases through oral health behavior changes. Purpose: This study aims to determine OHL and its correlation with oral health knowledge, attitude, and oral health practice among college students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 583 students of Jenderal Soedirman University in 2020, as the students come from different provinces in Indonesia. The Indonesian Oral Health Literacy Questionnaire was used to assess OHL. A self-designed questionnaire was used to assess oral health knowledge, attitude, and oral health practice. Results: Most students had good OHL, knowledge, and attitude toward oral health (90.7%, 84.6%, and 90.5% respectively). A Pearson correlation test showed a correlation between OHL and oral health knowledge (p = 0.044) and attitude (p = < 0.001). The Fisher exact tests showed a correlation between OHL and snacking frequency, tooth-brushing frequency, tooth-brushing time, and toothbrush changing time. The better the OHL, the better the knowledge and attitude. There was no correlation between OHL and sweet food eating frequency, the use of cleansing aids, dentist visit frequency, and the first action taken when experiencing toothache. Conclusion: OHL has a correlation with oral health knowledge and attitude. However, OHL is only related to some oral health practice indicators. The results of this study are expected to be taken into consideration when formulating strategies to improve oral health within the university.

Identification of Symbols in Indonesian Traditional Fairy Tales as a Health Promotion for the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension

Background: Non-communicable diseases are one of the groups of diseases with the highest causes of death in the world. This was shown by data from WHO that in 2023, around 74 percent of the causes of death in the world are non-communicable diseases that kill 41 million people per year. This is due to the lack of public understanding of the influence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases on the incidence of non-communicable diseases and complications that can be caused by non-communicable diseases. Therefore, the use of traditional Indonesian fairy tale symbols in health promotion media to prevent non-communicable diseases can be used as an alternative solution to overcoming this challenge. Aims: This study aims to identify, examine, and synthesize symbols in traditional Indonesian fairy tales that have the potential to they can be developed to improve health messages to prevent noncommunicable diseases, especially diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Method: The method used in this study was a Literature Review with a narrative review study design. The steps taken are to gather all the fairy tales with inclusion criteria are fairy tales that have symbols about non-communicable diseases and exclusion criteria are incomplete fairy tales, and then do the screening, identifying symbols, analyzing symbols, and selecting potential symbols. Results: Of the 21 relevant titles of Indonesian traditional fairy tales and legends, 85 symbols were identified. From the analysis of the meaning of each symbol, 16 symbols were found that have the potential to be used as promotions for the prevention of non-communicable diseases, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension, with 10 different symbol categories spread across 7 provinces in Indonesia. Conclusion: There are many symbols from traditional Indonesian fairy tales that have the potential to they can be used to increase the effectiveness of delivering health messages as an effort to promote the prevention of non-communicable diseases diabetes mellitus and hypertension. These symbols can be made into health messages nationally and can be flexibly used to create health messages in each region.

PENGARUH MEDIA EDUKASI VIDEO TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN IBU TENTANG DIARE DI DUSUN JUMENENG KIDUL DESA SUMBERADI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS MLATI II

In the world, diarrhea is one of the main causes of death, recorded at 5-10 million/year. Lack of knowledge is one of the factors causing diarrhea. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of videos as a health promotion medium regarding maternal knowledge about diarrhea. Quantitative research was conducted on 40 mothers according to inclusion and exclusion criteria with a pre-experimental design, one group pre-test and post-test, through accidental sampling. Intervention with video media about diarrhea in children, with measuring instruments in the form of questionnaires. Analysis uses the Wilcoxon test. Mothers' knowledge about diarrhea before the intervention had a median value of 31, while after the intervention it was 34. There was an influence of health education with videos on respondents' knowledge about diarrhea with p value = 0.000 < 0.05). Video media optimizes mothers' knowledge about diarrhea.

Enhancing the Role of Posyandu Cadres in Early Detection and Support for High-Risk Pregnant Women through a Psychoeducation Approach

Introduction: High-risk pregnancies are a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, both on a global and national scale. Tuminting Public Health Center, which is a partner in the Community Partnership Empowerment activities, has a significant number of patients with high-risk pregnancies. This indicates an urgent need for the care of high-risk pregnant women. Pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies require priority and continuous care, including early screening/detection, monitoring, and support. However, a situation analysis at the partner site has identified several issues, including: 1) Posyandu cadres are not actively involved in supporting high-risk pregnant women, resulting in these women not receiving appropriate healthcare for their pregnancy conditions. 2) Health promotion media for high-risk pregnant women is limited, preventing these women from receiving accurate health information tailored to their condition. The objectives of these activities are to enhance the role of cadres in supporting high-risk pregnant women and to improve the availability of health promotion media as a support tool for cadres in their role. Methods: To address these issues, the proposers offer the following solutions: 1) Training on early detection, monitoring, and support for posyandu cadres using a psychoeducational approach.2) Training on the use of digital media for health promotion for high-risk pregnant women for cadres. Results: This training was attended by 37 cadres at Tuminting Public Health Center. Participants' knowledge levels were evaluated before and after the activity. The evaluation of these activities showed a p-value of 0.000, indicating that there was a difference in the knowledge of the training participants before and after the training. Conclusion: Training activities with a psychoeducational approach can improve the knowledge of cadres, enabling them to enhance their role in early detection and support for high-risk pregnant women.

Differences in the effectiveness of education through video and leaflet media on the level of knowledge of young women about anemia prevention

Iron deficiency Anemia is a national health problem that is associated with nutritional problems. Knowledge of anemia in adolescents is very necessary as a way of habituation to the consumption of FE tablets with one's own awareness. Through attractive Health Promotion media will increase health awareness by adolescents. Researchers want to aim to determine the difference in the effectiveness of education through video and leaflet media on the level of knowledge of young women about the Prevention of anemia in the city of banjarmasin. This study uses the type of quantitative research with quasi experiment design with pretest posttest approach non-equivalent control group design with pretest and posttest. Sampling technique is done by total sampling. The instruments in this study used questionnaires and statistical analysis using paired t-test to determine the level of knowledge of adolescent girls about anemia and independent t-test to determine the difference in the effectiveness of education through video and leaflet media on adolescent girls ' knowledge about anemia. The provision of education with video and leaflet media on young women's knowledge about anemia Prevention showed no significant difference. The results of this study indicate that the provision of education through leaflet media is slightly more effective than the provision of education through video media

The Effectiveness of Pocket Book in Increasing Knowledge and Attitude among Mothers as an Effort to Prevent Stunting in the Working Are of Pakem Health Center, Sleman (Study of Mothers with Babies Aged 0-23 Months)

Introduction: Stunting is a growth disorder caused by poor nutrition, repeated infections, and lack of psychosocial encouragement resulting in less than ideal height. According to WHO (2022), Indonesia is the country in South-East Asia with the highest prevalence of 31.0%. The highest stunting cases in Sleman Regency in 2022 were in the Pakem Community Health Center working area at 25.5% per 1000 children under five. Mothers' knowledge and attitudes influence the prevention of stunting, but Pakem Community Health Center has never measured these two things. Health promotion media for preventing stunting by Community Health Centers is still limited in the form of leaflets which only contain material about nutrition for children aged 0 - 24 months, while the pocket book in this study contains nutrition for babies, breastfeeding mothers, and pregnant women. Objective: This research is to determine the effect of pocket book media on increasing mothers' knowledge and attitudes to prevent stunting in the Pakem Sleman Health Center working area. Method: Quasi Experiment research design employed a one group pretest-posttest design with a post-test interval of 7 days from the end of the intervention. The sample consisted of 98 mothers who had children obtained by cluster sampling. The tools used were a pocket book with the title "Healthy Indonesia Free of Stunting" and a questionnaire. Results: There was an increase in the average knowledge and attitudes of mothers after being given intervention with pocket book media, namely the average knowledge from 12.95 to 14.01; and the average attitude from 92.24 to 95.88, as well as the number of mothers who experienced an increase in knowledge, namely 51 mothers to 55 mothers and attitudes, namely 67 mothers to 71 mothers. The Wilcoxon test results obtained sig. <0.001 on mother's knowledge and attitudes. Conclusion: The pocket book media is effective in increasing mothers' knowledge and attitude.

The Influence of Health Promotion Animation Videos on Students' Knowledge of Sexual Violence Prevention

Purpose of the study: The main objective of this study was to determine the effect of using animated videos in health promotion related to the prevention of sexual violence is to increase students' knowledge and awareness of the dangers of sexual violence and preventive measures. Methodology: This study uses a quantitative research type with a quasi-experimental design involving an experimental group and a control group. The population in this study were fifth grade elementary school students. The data collection technique in this study used a questionnaire method distributed students before and after health promotion intervention. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Main Findings: This study successfully showed that animated videos as a health promotion media are effective in improving the knowledge and attitudes of high school students regarding the prevention of sexual violence. Compared with traditional methods such as power point, animated videos are more able to attract attention and improve students' understanding, resulting in a significant increase in their knowledge and attitudes towards this sensitive topic. Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this study lies in the use of animated videos as an innovative and interesting health promotion media to improve the knowledge and attitudes of high school students regarding the prevention of sexual violence. This study introduces a dynamic and interactive visual approach, different from conventional methods such as lectures or the use of power point.

The The Effect of Counseling Using Video Health Promotion Media on Increasing Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant Women about The First 1000 Days of Life in Meukek District

The first 1000 days of life is a sensitive period that determines the child's future life, where the impact of this period on the baby will last a long time and cannot be overcome. Improved nutrition is implemented through a holistic care strategy that focuses on the first 1000 days of life starting from the pregnancy period until the child is 2 years old. This research aims to determine the impact of increasing the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women through the use of video health promotion media. This research uses a quasi-experimental design with a two-group pre-test and post-test. The sample was allocated into two intervention groups: the first group received an education intervention with video health promotion media, and the other group received an education intervention without video media. The research sample consisted of 126 pregnant women who received antenatal care at Posyandu. Statistical analysis of the data was carried out using Mann Whitney and Wilcoxon analysis. The results showed that the level of knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women regarding the first 1000 days of life had a significant effect after receiving counseling intervention using video health promotion media (P < 0.001). In conclusion, counseling using video health promotion media and counseling without video media about the first 1000 days of life can increase the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women in Meukek District.

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL FILM SERIES BASED ON PREMATURE MARRIAGE PREVENTION ON MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS

Early marriages for teenagers can affect mental health, such as anxiety and stress in women. It's because of the emotional maturity of a teenager who's still developing. There needs to be psychotherapy, which includes health knowledge, life skills training, and empowerment. Psycho-education is an attempt to promote health through knowledge and skills. A film is a health promotion medium that influences those who watch it. Objective: Analyzing the effectiveness of early marriage-based psycho-educational health promotion media on the mental health of teenage girls. Methods: This study uses a quantum-experimental design. The study population consisted of 76 teenage girls. The sample in this study was 42 teenage girls aged 13–16. Sampling techniques use purposive sampling. A measure of the Mental Health Inventory questionnaire. The research was conducted between October 2023 and February 2024. Data analysis using SPSS 16 with paired t tests and independent t tests The research has also obtained ethical approval from the ethical committee of the Brahmanda Lentera Chakra Institute under ethical number No. 117/011/VIII/EC/KEP/LCBL/2023.Results: Analisis Paired t test didapatkan hasil 0,000 (<0,05). t independent test nilai rata-rata hasil post test kelompok intervensi yang diberi film sebesar 44,71 dan kelompok post test yang diberi leaflet sebesar 39,09 lebih kecil dibandingkan dengan nilai rata-rata nilai post test kelompok intervensi yang diberi film. There are significant differences between the intervention groups given psycho-educational films and the groups given leaflet education. There are differences in the average values before and after the film intervention, and there is a difference between the average intervention group and the control group.

Pengembangan Media Edukasi Buku Komik tentang Covid-19 untuk Anak Sekolah Dasar

We aimed to summarize the development process of developing the Covid-19 comic book as a prevention medium through a literary work. Research and Development was used as the method in this research with 4 D approach (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate). The research results show that the average comic validation test score is 4.61 for material experts, 4.24 for media experts, and 4.58 for practitioners. Comic books about education during the Covid-19 pandemic are very suitable to be used as health promotion media about Covid-19. The results of limited trials (n=100) described the stories in comics as very interesting (85%), easy to understand (85%), and useful (100%). In conclusion, the Covid-19 comic book has been declared very suitable as a health promotion medium for children during the pandemic. Attractive Media literacy is currently being encouraged to support children's learning in the concept of understanding Covid-19 and increase children's awareness of implementing health protocols during the pandemic. Keywords: Comic Book, Covid-19, Pandemic

Community Diagnosis Permasalahan Kesehatan di RT 08, Dusun Pringgolayan, Kelurahan Banguntapan, Kapanewon Banguntapan, Kabupaten Bantul, DIY

<em>Community Diagnosis is an activity to explore the presence of health problems in a group of communities or society by collecting data directly in the field. The data obtained from the field is then processed and analyzed and then followed by interpretation. The next step is to determine the priority of the problem with the aim of getting an overview of health problems in the RT. 08, Pringgolayan Village, Banguntapan, Bantul. The method used in this activity was quantitative descriptive analysis using door to door interviews using a diagnostic questionnaire which was then intervened with counseling and the provision of health promotion media in the form of posters, leaflets and checking blood pressure. Based on the normality test that has been carried out, the data is normally distributed, so it is continued with the paired sample t test (two mean difference test) obtained a significance value of 0.000, which means <0.05 so it can be concluded that there is a difference in the average knowledge about the dangers of smoking between before and after smoking and after</em>

Print Media Role and Its Impact on Public Health: A Narrative Review.

Print media plays a pivotal role in communicating public health information, acting as a vital channel for spreading awareness and encouraging healthy behaviors. This narrative review delves into the historical significance of print media in health communication while evaluating its relevance in today's digital media environment. Despite encountering significant hurdles like digital competition and financial limitations, print media remains indispensable for addressing crucial health issues and disseminating information during public health emergencies. Effectively utilizing print media for health promotion necessitates careful planning, thorough evaluation, and targeted distribution to ensure widespread impact and audience engagement. Employing a comprehensive search strategy, relevant literature was identified through electronic databases and manual searches of reference lists. The gathered literature underwent rigorous screening to align with the review's objectives, with key insights synthesized through iterative analysis. Print media remains a cornerstone of health communication, offering tangible avenues for information dissemination and audience interaction. However, its efficacy is subject to various factors, including technological advancements, evolving media landscapes, and challenges in content dissemination. Overcoming these obstacles requires innovative approaches and collaborative endeavors to harness the full potential of print media in advancing public health objectives.

Effect of Animated Video Media on Smoking Behavior Students in Junior High School Muhammadiyah 1 Purbolinggo Kabupaten Lampung Timur

Based on data from Purbolinggo Health Center, there was an increase in smoking among teenagers by 75.5%, At Junior High School Muhammadiyah 1 Purbolinggo, 60% of students were actively smoking. The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of animated video media on smoking behavior among students at Junior High School Muhammadiyah 1 Purbolinggo. The research design used is pre-experimental, with an approach of pretest-postest. The sample for research is 25 students. The analysis used was univariate, and bivariate analysis used a t-dependent statistical test (paired t-test). The results of the statistical test of the dependent t-test (paired t-test) obtained a P value of 0.00 < 0.05, which means that there is a significant change in behavior, knowledge, and attitude. Animation video media has a significant influence on changes in behavior, knowledge, and attitudes. Therefore, animated video media is quite effective as a medium for health promotion about the dangers of smoking in students.

Increasing Public Awareness of the Importance of "Gemari" (Love to Eat Fish) Through Mentoring Catfish Cultivation and Processing

Catfish is one type of freshwater fish that is much loved by the people of Indonesia. In addition to its delicious taste and easy to process, this type of fish also has a lot of nutrients in it that are good for body health. Catfish farming is a maintenance activity for catfish enlargement from small in size (fry) to consumption size. Catfish farming is one of the efforts to provide food needs as a source of protein. Protein sources from fish are increasing day by day, along with increasing public awareness about the importance of catfish's nutritional content. The method used in this community service activity is by providing counseling, handing over catfish seeds, and assisting catfish processing as a health promotion medium. The results of Community Service activities regarding catfish farming, processing methods, and understanding of the high nutritional content in catfish can increase family interest in catfish consumption through fondness for eating fish.

SOCIALIZATION OF THE USE OF THE CANVA APPLICATION AS A HEALTH PROMOTION MEDIA AT RSIA DR. HJ. KARMINI TASIKMALAYA CITY

<p><em>In today's increasingly advanced digital era, digital media is an effective means of conveying information to the public. One very popular application for creating graphic designs is Canva. Canva is a platform that allows users to create visually appealing and professional designs without the need to have deep design skills. In the context of hospitals, Canva can be used as a tool to create health promotion materials in hospitals that are attractive and easy to understand such as creating posters, flyers, brochures, infographics, so as to convey important messages about health to public patients. The purpose of this socialization is to explain the targets that can be used in health promotion, introduce the Canva application in health promotion and determine social media that will be used as health promotion media. The method used is the method by giving lectures and discussions on increasing health promotion knowledge in hospitals. Thus, the results of health promotion efforts at RSIA dr. Hj. Karmini can be one of the effective strategies in improving overall public health so that social media can play an important role in promoting hospitals by utilizing platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok.</em><em></em></p><p><strong>Keywords</strong>: <em>Socialization, Promotion, Canva, Social Media.</em></p>

Powtoon Media in the Whatsapp Group Application on Dental Hygiene Behavior in Primary School Children

Preventive measures such as brushing teeth are still considered not good for children. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health's Data and Data Center in 2018, it was stated that tooth brushing behavior based on age groups in Indonesia, namely the daily brushing behavior of children aged 10-14 years, had a percentage of 96.5% with the percentage of correct tooth brushing time being 2.1%. Riskesdas states that the percentage of brushing teeth correctly is 2.8%. Promotional efforts that can be made are Dental Health Education. Apart from being carried out on children, this effort can also be carried out on parents, especially mothers. Powtoon as a multimedia application that can be used as a learning medium has several advantages, including very interesting animation features such as handwritten animation, cartoon animation and lively transition effects as well as easy timeline management. The research method and stages are development research to produce media products, then to see the effect of media use, a quasi-experimental method with one group pretest and posttest design is used. Research Results: Powtoon media for dental health education because of FGD with media experts, health promotion experts and dental health promotion media has been created with the results of expert validation and declared suitable for use as a media for Dental Health Education. Test the influence of powtoon media on children's teeth brushing practices and parents' knowledge using Wilcoxon test analysis with a p-value of 0.000 < 0.005, which means there is a significant influence.

Alternative Media to Increase Knowledge About COVID-19 Vaccination in Children

Background: Several vaccination programs for children have not been maximized. The phenomenon of low vaccination coverage in children can be attributed, in part, to the role played by information distribution. Public service advertisements have been widely studied for their effectiveness but are limited to social media. Public service advertisements can be combined with a game. Games are used for health promotion media with various themes and are considered effective. Print media such as posters and combinations with games are media that need to be studied in this digital era. Aims: This study aims to develop public service advertising media to invite COVID-19 vaccinations. Method: This research uses research and development (R&D) with ADDIE stages. The intervention study was conducted in Makassar, South Sulawesi, and involved 40 grade 4 and 6 elementary school students and 65 parents. The intervention was carried out at school by combining posters and pinball games. Measurements are managed with a validated questionnaire to assess knowledge and perceptions. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. Results: 1) The quality of the media combination of posters and pinball games obtained a score of 3.023 which was included in the qualification of “good” with the recommendation “need some revision” 2) the application of a combination of posters and pinball games affected the knowledge of children; parents’ knowledge is fair and good, and parents’ perceptions are positive. Conclusion: In conclusion, the poster combination game is an alternative media to promote the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among elementary school students and their parents.