Needs Assessment for Online Health Education on Diabetes during Covid-19 Pandemic

Indonesia is in the 6th rank for the highest number of people with diabetes in the world. In fact, diabetes is one of the
most common predictors of morbidity in Covid-19 patients. The current condition of Covid-19 pandemic hampers the
management of diabetes because of limited patient access to health services. One of the efforts needed for diabetes
management is health education. This study aims to obtain information about the readiness of community to take advantage of
online education and online educational media which are needed during Covid-19 pandemic. It utilized mix method including
quantitative and qualitative methods. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed via google form to 140 community
in-depth interviews with a leader of public health center. The community also need online education in videos and pictures
accompanied by online discussion forums with doctors. the strongly agree and agree percentage is required, the online
educational media that mostly used by the community was WhatsApp. Health workers also needed online educational media
during Covid-19 pandemic.