ArticleViewAbstractPharmacognosy Journal,2025,17,2,222-230.DOI:10.5530/pj.2025.17.28Published:April 2025Type:Research ArticleThe Influence of Website-Based Health Information Access Media on Primary Outcomes of Metabolic Syndrome Prevention In ASN EmployeesSamsiana S, Syamsiar S. Russeng, Ridwan Amiruddin, Healthy Hidayanty, Nurhaedar Jafar, Muhammad Syafar, Wahiduddin W, Chatarina Umbul Wahyuni, and Anwar Mallongi Samsiana1,2*, Syamsiar S. Russeng3, Ridwan Amiruddin4, Healthy Hidayanty5, Nurhaedar Jafar5, Muhammad Syafar6, Wahiduddin4, Chatarina Umbul Wahyuni7, Anwar Mallongi8 1Doctoral Program Student, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, INDONESIA. 2Health administration study program, faculty of sport and health science, Universitas Negeri Makassar, INDONESIA. 3Occupational Safety and Health Section, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, INDONESIA. 4Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, INDONESIA. 5Section of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, INDONESIA. 6Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, INDONESIA. 7Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, INDONESIA. 8Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, INDONESIA. Abstract:Background : Metabolic syndrome is a condition that can put all people at risk, including workers. It is important to improve health literacy related to the prevention of metabolic syndrome among workers. The association of health literacy on healthy lifestyle modification with a decrease in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyse the effect of website-based health information access media on risk factors (knowledge, self-efficacy, work stress). Methods : The type of research used is Quasy Experimental design Nonequivalent Control Group design. The sample in this study were 62 employees from 2 government offices engaged in regional finance & assets and the implementation of the water resources network of South Sulawesi province. This study divided two groups, namely the intervention group, which received education through the ‘SAFETY prevent metabolic syndrome’ website and daily journal filling, and the control group, which received education with booklets, with both groups measured and monitored for 2 months. Results : The ‘SAFETY’ websitebased health literacy model intervention was effective in improving knowledge (p=0.000), self-efficacy (p=0.004), and reducing work stress (p=0.047) in government workers, with the significant reduction in work stress demonstrating the benefits of a technology-based approach in managing stress in the work environment. Conclusion: This study was effective in increasing knowledge and self-efficacy and reducing work stress. Future research is recommended to expand the website intervention programme with interactive modules, explore integrated self-efficacy enhancement methods, and develop specific stress management programmes with a multidisciplinary approach. Keywords:Booklet, Employee, Health Literacy, Metabolic syndrome, WebsiteView:PDF (556.37 KB) PDF Images Percentage of metabolic syndrome markers in civil servants / military / TNI / BUMN / BUMD. ‹ Literacy of Alpha-Lactalbumin (ALA) and Oleic Acid Content Improves Knowledge and Self Efficacy in Breastfeeding Milk by Mothers Who Have Babies 0-24 Months up Analgesic Effect of the Chloroformic Extract of Aniba canelilla “canelon” Bark in BALB/c Mice ›