Development of an Educational Curriculum Based on Healthy Living Behavior: Qualitative Study Mahendro Prasetyo Kusumo1, Chong Mei Chan2
1 Master of Hospital Administration, Postgraduate, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55183
2Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50603
Background: Sedentary behavior (sedentary lifestyle) in adolescents contributes to the increasing number of DM in the world. Healthy lifestyle interventions at school need to be carried out to prevent DM.
Purpose: The major aim of this study is to develop a learning model through the Education curriculum to promote healthy living behaviors in schools.
Methods: The method used qualitative research with a case study design. This research was conducted in Indonesia and Malaysia in January-March 2023. Data collection techniques used Focused Group Discussion , interviews, observation, and article literature. The data obtained were analyzed using guidelines from Huberman and Miles. The analysis was carried out starting with data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions.
Results: These supporting factors were identified and grouped into 12 (twelve) tema, namely: 1) health promotion goals, 2) increasing motivation, 3) information media about healthy living behavior, 4) the need to get used to healthy living, 5) student-based learning, 6 ) the learning process refers to the learning process plan, 7) the sports schedule, 8) the method of delivery of material, 9) time of delivery of material, 10) the duration of delivery of material, 11) the topics to be conveyed, and 12) key actor. Physical activity on the sidelines of learning is an option to improve the healthy behavior of teachers and students. Besides that, designing a healthy canteen is also important to support the implementation of a healthy school.
Conclusion: The Curriculum Merdeka based on healthy living behavior is able to encourage every teacher and student at school to practice sports for 15 minutes between lessons. Policies that support the implementation of healthy living behavior in schools need to be implemented.
Keywords: Educational Curriculum- Healthy Living Behavior- Qualitative
