Efektivitas Edukasi Kesehatan Digital terhadap Pengetahuan Remaja tentang Dampak Game Online pada Kualitas Tidur di SMP Kota Abepura

Abstract

Online gaming addiction among adolescents is a growing public health concern, particularly due to its negative impact on sleep quality. Poor sleep is associated with reduced concentration, lower academic achievement, and long-term health risks. This community engagement program aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of digital health education in improving adolescents’ knowledge of the consequences of excessive online gaming on sleep quality. Conducted at SMP Advent Abepura, the intervention included health education sessions, time management workshops, awareness campaigns, and active involvement of teachers and parents. Pre- and post-test evaluation of 43 students revealed a significant improvement: the proportion of students with good knowledge increased from 20.9% before the intervention to 100% after. These findings highlight that school-based digital health education is an effective preventive strategy to reduce the risk of sleep disturbances caused by online gaming addiction. Similar programs are recommended to be expanded to other schools, with long-term monitoring of adolescents’ sleep behavior.