Comparative Study of Learning Media: Video Animation and E-Book in Education on Drugs Abuse in Students

Aims: The problem of drugs is still urgent and complex, especially in Indonesia, and even in the last decade, it has become increasingly widespread. This situation can be seen in the significant increase in drug abusers or addicts, drug crime cases with various patterns, and the massive syndicate network. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of educational media, animated videos, and e-books on adolescents’ knowledge in managing drug abuse. Materials Methods: This quasi-experimental study with a two-group pre-test and post-test design was conducted in SMPN 5 Kendari City in 2021. Forty eight samples were selected among 8th-grade students using proportional random sampling method and divided into the video animation group (n=24) and the e-book group (n=24). Students’ knowledge about drug abuse was assessed before and after the intervention turough a questionare. Collected data were analyzed using ANCOVA. Findings: The mean score of knowledge, before and after education with animated video media and e-books increased. The mean difference of knowledge score before and after the education with animated video media was 1.3 (p=0.001), and before and after education with e-book media was 1.25 (p=0.0001). Conclusion: Education with animated video media and e-books effectively increases adolescent knowledge in managing drug abuse.