DIGITAL HEALTH LANDSCAPE FOR PEDIATRIC CARE: TECHNOLOGY BENCHMARKING, SOCIAL MEDIA DISCOURSE, AND HEALTH LITERACY IN INDONESIA
Anggi Septia Irawan
Health Sciences
Dr. Nagy Zoltán Zsolt
SE Magatartástudományi Intézet könyvtára
2026-06-03 14:00:00
Mental Health Sciences
Dr. Kovács József
Dr. Girasek Edmond
Dr. Tóth Zoltán
Dr. Horváth Tamás
Dr. Albert Ildikó Fruzsina
Dr. Kosztka Júlia
Dr. Vicsek Lilla
This dissertation examined the evolving landscape of digital health in pediatric care within the Indonesian context, employing a multi-method approach that includes mobile app evaluation, social media discourse analysis, and digital health literacy assessment. The study commenced with a literature review of mHealth interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), highlighting the global optimism surrounding digital solutions for enhancing pediatric outcomes, particularly in areas such as vaccination, breastfeeding, and early childhood development. Building on this foundation, a mobile health application evaluation was conducted using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) on Indonesian pediatric apps. The results indicated poor usability, engagement, and information quality, which starkly contrasted with the promises depicted in the academic literature.
A social media analysis of discourse on child health, particularly stunting, revealed overwhelmingly negative public sentiment. Topics such as program transparency, data reliability, and health inequality dominated the conversation, underscoring a profound disconnect between health policy intentions and community trust in the program. The final component of this study assessed the digital health literacy of frontline healthcare workers in rural Indonesia. While basic digital competencies were evident, critical evaluation skills essential for discerning accurate from misleading health information were notably weak. Collectively, these findings highlighted a significant gap between technological promise and on-the-ground realities. Despite widespread enthusiasm for digital health, its successful implementation is hindered by low app quality, mistrust in public discourse, and limited health literacy. The dissertation concluded that digital health should be understood as a socio-technical ecosystem. Effective integration into pediatric care requires co-designed solutions, critical literacy programs, and hybrid service models that align with the infrastructural, cultural, and communicative practices of Indonesian communities.
