THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE “OBESICARE WEB” IN A WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM FOR OBESE STUDENTS AT INSTITUT KESEHATAN PAYUNG NEGERI PEKANBARU

Abstrak

Obesity is a global health problem that continues to rise, including among university students, and is a major risk factor for various chronic diseases. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using the ObesiCare web as a digital intervention tool in a weight loss program for obese students at IKes Payung Negeri Pekanbaru. This research employed a Research and Development (R\&D) approach using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The sample consisted of 43 obese students meeting the inclusion criteria, selected through simple random sampling. The intervention was carried out over two weeks using the ObesiCare web, which features a BMI calculator, low-calorie diet menus, nutrition education, and daily progress monitoring. Pre- and post-intervention body weight data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed an average weight loss of 1.54 kg, with 90.7% of respondents experiencing weight reduction. The Wilcoxon test yielded a p-value < 0.000, indicating a statistically significant difference between pre- and post-intervention body weight. In conclusion, the use of the ObesiCare web is effective in supporting weight loss among obese students. This application has the potential to serve as a practical tool for nutrition education and guidance to promote a healthy lifestyle among adolescents and young aults.