Jakarta – The younger generation in Indonesia is increasingly aware of the importance of understanding health conditions. It is the presence of telemedicine that makes quality health information and services more accessible to all people, including the younger generation. 

The presence of telemedicine, which is also strengthened by educational programs that are held on an ongoing basis, is what then forms health literacy in the younger generation. This is proven through the Good Doctor Technology Indonesia (GDTI) health education program in collaboration with The London School of Public Relations (LSPR) Communication & Business Institute. 

The educational program is titled “Good Knowledge, Good Health” which will run from October 2021 and end in April 2022. Topics discussed include healthy living before and after vaccination, mental health, diabetes, healthy physical activity, and a healthy diet. Based on a post-campaign survey by 95% of participants, 82.7% of them stated that they were very satisfied with the series of health webinars held. In fact, 99.5% of participants are also willing to continue attending similar health talks in the future. 

Also expressed enthusiasm for the success of this collaboration program Emilya Setyaningtyas, Head of Communication Reputation Department, LSPR Based on a survey conducted to participants of the education program, it turned out that there were as many as 82.7% of participants who were very satisfied with the series of health webinars conducted. Even 99.5% of participants still want to participate if there will be another similar health seminar. 

“The spirit of these young people to choose reliable sources of information and access health services in an empowered manner is part of the literacy culture that exists on campus. Therefore, we as an educational institution will always consistently take part in creating a healthy young generation.” 

“We hope that through the collaboration of the webinar series with Good Doctor, the entire LSPR Academic Community who participates in this campaign will gain useful knowledge and be able to apply the health knowledge gained in everyday life,” continued Emilya. 

Head of Medical, PT Good Doctor Technology Indonesia, dr. Adhiatma Gunawan, said that the education program for the community is Good Doctor’s commitment to create health literacy for everyone, including the younger generation. “From a series of health education

held in October 2021, an average of 99.7% of participants felt that the webinar met their expectations, including improving health literacy.” 

Seeing the success of this educational program, dr. Adhiatma is also optimistic that a healthy society will be created because the younger generation already has the provision of qualified health literacy. GDTI also opens a space for collaboration with public or social institutions who want to empower the younger generation to make the right decisions about their health in the long term. 

“And to answer the health needs of the community, Good Doctor as a technology-based health service provider is committed to achieving its mission of providing One Doctor for Every Family,” said dr. Adhiatma was enthusiastic. 

Celebrate Eid while still providing good benefits for the body. 

Awareness of living a healthy life must also be carried out consistently in daily life, starting from eating habits, exercising, and getting adequate rest every day, including during the months of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. 

Even according to dr. Vikie Nouvrisia Anandaputri, M.Gizi, Sp.GK., Ramadan can actually be a way to recommit to living a healthy and balanced lifestyle. “Because in this Holy month, we are taught to have awareness to control ourselves thoroughly, both by regulating eating habits and regulating emotions. This is why fasting has direct benefits for physical and mental health.” 

Several studies, continued dr. Vikie, describes how fasting that is done regularly can control blood sugar levels so as to reduce the risk of insulin resistance. Not only that, fasting regularly also provides rest time for the digestive system. 

During fasting there is also a burning of calories, even a decrease in fat mass so that fasting can prevent obesity. As a result, the body’s metabolism becomes more efficient to burn calories. 

“Don’t want to just enjoy these health benefits only in the month of Ramadan, but do it consistently afterward,” dr. Vikie also reminded me. And especially at the moment of Eid al-Fitr, dr. Vikie also gives tips to stay in control of yourself. “Because this day of victory should be celebrated with continuous joy and good benefits for the body.” 

Eat according to meal times, this habit will control calorie intake. “Even though Eid is a special day, keep eating according to meal times with three large meals, namely breakfast, lunch and dinner.”

Choose high-fibre foods as appetisers. High-fibre foods described by dr. Vikie can slow down the digestion of food, so you will feel full longer. 

Limit food portions. On the day of Eid, limiting the portion of food can be a challenge. If before visiting a relative’s house, you just had a big meal, then you should choose a snack or food that contains high fibre such as fruit pudding or fruit ice. Or eat small portions to keep blood sugar levels stable. 

Keep looking for ways to burn calories. The more active you are, the more calories you burn. For example, when visiting family homes, deliberately park the vehicle a bit far to give the body the opportunity to burn calories by walking.” 

Do n’t get tired. “Know the body’s abilities. Rest when you feel tired and give your body enough sleep to maintain your stamina and immune system.” 

The end of the campaign about the importance of health literacy between Good Doctor and LSPR raises new hope. Both GDTI and LSPR hope that more people, especially the younger generation, will be infected and inspired to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Changes in behaviour can be started by inviting all family members to maintain a healthy diet at the moment of Eid al-Fitr with the family.