Edukasi Online Keterampilan Perawatan Mandiri pada Pasien Diabetes Mellitus di Era New Normal

Abstract

It is estimated that by 2045, the number of DM sufferers will reach 630 million of people. Indonesia, based on the 2018 Basic Health Survey, the prevalence of DM reached 10.9%. During the pandemic of Covid-19, people with pre-existing medical conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus (DM) were more susceptible to becoming seriously ill due to covid-19. Health services were also hampered during the pandemic of Covid-19. The purpose of this activity is to increase knowledge about DM, self-care skills in patients or care-givers. Health Education was carried out through Whatsapp Group online education in the form of providing material knowledge about DM disease, self-care skills for DM patients in the new normal era, and prevention of DM patients from Covid-19, educational videos, and flyers. This activity was attended by 168 participants. The results of the activity show that online education can increase knowledge about self-care skills in DM patients and care-givers. The continuation of this activity was followed up through providing information on WhatsApp Group and online consultation (telemedicine).