The Significance of Health Education Technology in the Treatment of Early Stroke in the Community

Abstract

Introduction: Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death in Indonesia, with frequent delays in treatment resulting from the public’s limited ability to recognize early symptoms. Enhancing community literacy on early stroke detection is therefore crucial for improving response and treatment outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of technology-based health education, specifically mobile applications, e-learning, social media, and telemedicine, in improving public knowledge and readiness for early stroke management. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed, involving 100 family members of stroke patients from five referral hospitals in Medan City. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS software.