EFEKTIVITAS EDUKASI KESEHATAN MELALUI MEDIA DIGITAL TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN KEPATUHAN KONTROL PADA PENDERITA HIPERTENSI DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS WUA-WUA TAHUN 2026

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Background: High blood pressure is categorized as a non-communicable disease with quite a large number of sufferers and is often called the silent killer because sufferers often do not show symptoms. Limited knowledge and poor adherence to blood pressure monitoring are key factors that can trigger complications. Providing education through digital media such as animated videos, has the potential to increase understanding and encourage changes in health behavior. Aims: This study aimed To determine the effectiveness of digital health education (educational video) on knowledge and adherence to blood pressure control among hypertensive patients in the working area of Wua-Wua Health Center in 2026. Methods: This research employed a pre-experimental approach using a single-group pretest–posttest design. The population consisted of 641 individuals with hypertension, while a sample of 151 individuals was determined using the Isaac and Michael formula. Data were processed and analyzed using the Wilcoxon test with a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05). Results: This study's results showed a significant increase in knowledge after the intervention (p value < 0.05). There was also a significant improvement in adherence to blood pressure control after digital health education (p value < 0.05). Conclusion: Therefore, Digital health education through video media is effective in improving knowledge and adherence to blood pressure control among hypertensive patients.

Kata kunci

• Digital education
• Hypertension
• adherence
• educational video
• knowledge