COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN REDUCING THE RISK OF DIMENHYDRINATE MISUSE AS A SEDATIVE-HYPNOTIC IN LAMASI VILLAGE IN 2024

Authors

  • Riska Yuli Nurvianthi Stikes Bhakti Pertiwi Luwu Raya Palopo Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4787-8246
  • Adhitama Asmal Stikes Bhakti Pertiwi Luwu Raya Palopo Author
  • Tanwir Djafar Stikes Bhakti Pertiwi Luwu Raya Palopo Author
  • Indah Purnamasari Parinding Stikes Bhakti Pertiwi Luwu Raya Palopo Author
  • Wahyuddin Stikes Bhakti Pertiwi Luwu Raya Palopo Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.00000/dvgh4p66

Keywords:

Dimenhydrinate; Education; Drug Misuse; Sedative-Hypnotic; Lamasi Village

Abstract

The misuse of dimenhydrinate as a sedative-hypnotic can pose serious health risks. Dimenhydrinate, which is commonly used to prevent nausea and dizziness due to motion sickness, is often misused as a sleep aid. This study aims to educate the community of Lamasi Village about the risks of dimenhydrinate misuse and to enhance their understanding of the safe use of this drug. Using a quasi-experimental method with quantitative analysis, this study involved 30 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected using pre-test and post-test questionnaires via a door-to-door method. The results show a significant improvement in the community's understanding and compliance after the educational intervention. The average pre-test attitude score increased from 8.10 to 9.83, and the compliance score increased from 17.07 to 23.90. The education provided proved effective in reducing the misuse of dimenhydrinate and improving the community’s understanding of its risks.

Author Biography

  • Riska Yuli Nurvianthi, Stikes Bhakti Pertiwi Luwu Raya Palopo

    Riska Yuli Nurvianthi, S.Farm., M.Si. is a lecturer and researcher at STIKES Bhakti Pertiwi Luwu Raya Palopo. Her research interests include public health education, drug misuse, and clinical pharmacology. She is actively involved in developing community-based intervention programs aimed at preventing irrational drug use. Currently, she serves as the lead investigator in a study on community education to mitigate the risk of dimenhydrinate misuse. (Email: riskayulinurvianthi@gmail.com)

    Adhitama Asmal, S.Si., M.Kes. is a faculty member in the undergraduate Pharmacy program at STIKES Bhakti Pertiwi Luwu Raya. He contributes to this research as a co-investigator, focusing on pharmacological aspects and the implementation of community-based educational approaches.

    Tanwir Djafar, S.K.M., M.Kes. is a lecturer and researcher in the field of public health. He has extensive experience in behavioral health studies and the development of effective health education methods in rural areas. His research primarily addresses behavior change and health risk reduction due to lack of public awareness.

    Indah Purnamasari Parinding, S.Si., M.Si. is an academic in the field of pharmacy. She plays a key role in this study through the development of educational materials and pharmacological analysis. Her interests lie in rational drug use and community pharmaceutical education.

    Wahyuddin, S.Farm. is a graduate of the Bachelor of Pharmacy program at STIKES Bhakti Pertiwi Luwu Raya. He is particularly interested in the rational use of medicines in community settings and in designing effective pharmaceutical education strategies. In this study, he contributes as a research team member focusing on pharmacological analysis and the implementation of educational interventions.

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2025-07-08

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Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): The Health Researchers Journal

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN REDUCING THE RISK OF DIMENHYDRINATE MISUSE AS A SEDATIVE-HYPNOTIC IN LAMASI VILLAGE IN 2024. (2025). The Health Researcher’s Journal, 2(3), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.00000/dvgh4p66