How the "CEGAH DM" Website Affects Teens Knowledge and Attitude on Type 2 Diabetes at Senior High School and Senior High School in 2024

Abstract

Introduction:Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, which can lead to serious damage to vital organs such as the heart, kidneys, and nerves. In South Sulawesi Province, the prevalence of diabetes has been increasing in recent years, with Makassar city recording the highest number of diabetes cases, reaching 15,217 cases (31.8%) in 2023.
Objectives:This study aims to analyze the influence of the "Cegah DM" website media on changes in adolescents' knowledge and attitudes towards Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Methods: This study implemented an analytic experimental method, specifically a Quasi-Experimental Design. The study used a Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design involving 110 participants selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon test, independent t-test, and Mann-Whitney test with Stata version 14 software.
Results: There was a significant difference in improving knowledge regarding preventing diabetes mellitus after educational intervention (p=0.000). Additionally, there was a significant change in attitudes towards diabetes prevention following the educational intervention (p=0.000). Furthermore, a difference was observed in the behaviour between the main intervention group and the comparison group regarding changes in knowledge and attitudes after the educational intervention, with knowledge (p=0.000) and attitudes (p=0.000) showing significant changes.
Conclusions: Using a website-based educational model has a greater impact on preventing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus than leaflets among adolescents at SMA Negeri schools in Makassar. Future researchers are encouraged to develop the website into an easily accessible and downloadable application, enabling users to access the materials anytime without needing an internet connection. The findings suggest the importance of developing an application to store data and content, allowing offline access to information and offering comparisons with other digital media.