Efektivitas Edukasi Kesehatan Mata Berbasis Waterproof Pocket Media Terhadap Peningkatan Pengetahuan Nelayan Pesisir

Abstract

Limited knowledge and restricted access to health information that aligns with the working conditions of fishermen contribute to low preventive behaviors regarding eye disorders. Waterproof and easy-to-use educational media suitable for coastal environments represent an important innovation in improving eye health knowledge. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of eye health education delivered through a waterproof pocketbook in increasing the knowledge of coastal fishermen. This study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest one-group design. The research was conducted in December 2025 in Bintalahe Village, Kabila Bone District, Bone Bolango Regency. The study population consisted of coastal community members working as fishermen, with a sample of 30 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis was carried out descriptively and inferentially using the paired sample t-test. The results showed a significant increase in respondents’ knowledge scores after the intervention. The average knowledge score improved from low–moderate category at pretest to good category at posttest (p < 0.001). These findings indicate that the waterproof pocketbook is effective as an educational medium adapted to fishermen’s working environments. Eye health education using a waterproof pocketbook effectively improves the knowledge of coastal fishermen. This media is recommended as a workplace health promotion strategy in coastal communities to prevent eye health problems.