Effect of Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drug Use Education on Community Knowledge Level in Karampuang Village, Panakkukang District, Makassar City through The Mother Active Learning Method

Rizqi Nur Azizah; Rahmawati Rahmawati; Aulia Wati; Purnamasari  Hardiyanti; Rian Iryansyah Rian Iryansyah

doi:10.70392/jpns.v2i1.1518

Authors

Rizqi Nur Azizah Moslem University of Indonesia Author
Rahmawati Moslem University of Indonesia Author
Aulia Wati Moslem University of Indonesia Author
Purnamasari Hardiyanti Moslem University of Indonesia Author
Rian Iryansyah Moslem University of Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70392/jpns.v2i1.1518

Keywords:

knowledge, OTC Medicine, MAL

Abstract

Mother Active Learning (MAL) is an educational model of community empowerment to be more skilled in choosing drugs so that self-medication becomes more effective, safe, and cost-effective. This study aims to analyze the effect of over-the-counter (OTC) drug education on the public knowledge level in Panakukkang district through the MAL method. The research design used quasy-experimental, which is non-equivalent control group design. Sample was divided into control and treatment group consisting of 20 and 30 people. The data were analyzed descriptively by evaluating worksheets that were completed by participants. The analysis results found that the mean posttest value for the control group was 42.00 (SD=10.56), while the mean posttest value of treatment group was 84.67 (SD=10.74). Statistical tests found that there were significant differences between the mean values of both groups (p<0.01). Providing education to the community through the MAL method effectively increases knowledge related to the use of OTC drugs.

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