Lingga Zelly Hofalia, Zainal Munir, Novela Eka Candra Dewi

E-SIABA SEBAGAI MEDIA EDUKASI DIGITAL DALAM PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN ORANG TUA TENTANG DEMAM ANAK

Introduction

E-siaba sebagai media edukasi digital dalam peningkatan pengetahuan orang tua tentang demam anak. Tingkatkan pengetahuan orang tua tentang demam anak dengan E-SIABA, media edukasi digital berbasis kearifan lokal. Studi menunjukkan E-SIABA efektif dalam manajemen demam anak.

Abstract

Background: Fever is one of the most common health problems in children and often causes anxiety among parents. Inappropriate handling due to limited knowledge can worsen the child's condition. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of electronic education based on chayote and shallots (E-SiaBa) on parental knowledge in managing fever in children. Methods: The research used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. A total of 75 parents with toddlers at Posyandu Mawar, Wringin Village, were involved as respondents. The intervention was delivered through an audio-visual educational video for one week. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. Results: The results showed a significant increase in parental knowledge after the intervention (p = 0.000). Conclusion: In conclusion, E-SiaBa is effective in improving parental knowledge in managing childhood fever. This media can be an alternative educational tool that is practical, accessible, and based on local wisdom.

Review

This study presents a timely and relevant investigation into improving parental knowledge regarding childhood fever, a common concern leading to anxiety and potential mismanagement. By introducing E-SiaBa, a digital educational medium explicitly designed to be practical, accessible, and rooted in local wisdom through its 'chayote and shallots' framework, the authors tackle a critical public health issue. The primary finding, demonstrating a significant increase in parental knowledge post-intervention, positions E-SiaBa as a promising tool for community health education. Methodologically, the pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design, while suitable for initial exploration of an intervention's impact, inherently limits the ability to definitively attribute observed changes solely to E-SiaBa due to the absence of a control group. Nonetheless, the intervention's delivery via an audio-visual educational video over a week to 75 parents with toddlers at a local Posyandu represents a practical approach to community engagement. A notable strength lies in the conceptualization of E-SiaBa, which, by incorporating 'chayote and shallots,' hints at an innovative integration of traditional knowledge, though the abstract could benefit from further detail on how this local wisdom was specifically translated into the digital educational content. The findings strongly suggest that E-SiaBa offers a viable alternative for digital health education, particularly in settings where accessible and culturally resonant tools are needed. Its effectiveness in enhancing knowledge provides a foundation for wider implementation and adaptation. Future research would benefit significantly from employing a more robust experimental design, such as a randomized controlled trial, to ascertain causality more firmly and to assess long-term knowledge retention and actual behavioral changes in fever management. Further exploration into the specific elements of local wisdom incorporated and their contribution to the intervention's success, alongside a deeper dive into respondent demographics, would also enrich the understanding and potential generalizability of E-SiaBa's impact.

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