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Infectious Disease Traveler Mobile Application Based on Need Assessment Analysis in Malaysian Students

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia · Vol. 21 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 66–79

DOI
10.30597/mkmi.v21i1.36661
ISSN
2356-4067, 0216-2482
Published
2025-03-31
Publisher
Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar
Language
en
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

Abstract

Major risks to world health are posed by infectious illnesses such as leptospirosis, hepatitis, malaria, dengue, and tuberculosis. Many diverse measures have been taken to fight infectious disease. However, cases persist despite these efforts, emphasizing the necessity for creative methods of managing and preventing disease. As it integrates mobile health (mHealth) solutions, the research can potentially revolutionize travel medicine. It is vital to give easily accessible and trustworthy health information that can lower the risks of infectious disease while traveling, as the number of students and the general public who travel is increasing. It was qualitative research. Qualitative study explores the potential of mobile health (mHealth) solutions to enhance travel medicine by providing accessible and reliable information to mitigate infectious disease risks among travelers. There 39 informants for the research. The inclusion criteria includes persons with a history of traveling or plans to travel. The data was collected by using questionnaire, FGD, and in-depth interviews for qualitative analysis. Findings from 39 informants, collected through questionnaires, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews, highlight the need for innovative, user-friendly applications to improve the quality and efficiency of health information for travel-related disease prevention and management. By incorporating mHealth solutions, travelers may receive higher-quality, more useful, and more efficient health information that may be used to manage travel-related health concerns.

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  • Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta
  • Universitas Airlangga
  • Mahidol University
  • University of Malaya
  • Mercu Buana University
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Slamet RiyadiMercu Buana University3
Fitri MailaniAffiliation unknown2
Laila Ma’rifatul AzizahMuhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta1
Fauri HakimMuhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta1
Sartika PuspitaMuhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta1
Erma SofianiMuhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta1
Naufal Gita MahardikaAffiliation unknown1
Suzaimah RamliAffiliation unknown1
Desta AtikanandaAffiliation unknown1
Annisa Divayu AndriyaniAffiliation unknown1
Arif RahmanAffiliation unknown1
Yoyok Bekti PrasetyoAffiliation unknown1
Alhisna Fitri SetyamardinaAffiliation unknown1
Henik Tri RahayuAffiliation unknown1
Nur ChayatiAffiliation unknown1
Siti Nur AzizahAffiliation unknown1
Johanna Adriana BruinAffiliation unknown1
Ludson Cirilo IseniaAffiliation unknown1
Marie Louise LuttikAffiliation unknown1
Ieneke van der Veen-StrijkAffiliation unknown1
Kadek Dio Agus BagiartanaAffiliation unknown1
Nursalam NursalamAffiliation unknown1
Ah YusufUniversitas Airlangga1
Rachmat HargonoUniversitas Airlangga1
Rizki FitryasariAffiliation unknown1
Zamzaliza Abdul MuludAffiliation unknown1
Norfidah MohamadAffiliation unknown1
Hairil Rashmizal Abdul RazakAffiliation unknown1
Nor Masita EsaAffiliation unknown1
Rahmi MuthiaAffiliation unknown1
Yelly HerienAffiliation unknown1

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