Increasing Community Awareness and Participation in Family Planning Programs through Education and Mentoring in Jatibening Village
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.62898/sa78fb05Keywords:
Family Planning; Community Awareness; Participation; Education; MentoringAbstract
Background: The Family Planning (FP) program is a crucial effort to control population growth and improve family welfare. However, community participation in Jatibening Village remains low, which may hinder the program's success. Therefore, an effective approach is needed to raise awareness and increase community participation.
Objective: This community service program aims to enhance community awareness and participation in the Family Planning program in Jatibening Village through education and ongoing support.
Methods: This program employed a participatory method involving socialization, education, and guidance by local health cadres. The activities were carried out in several stages: initial socialization, comprehensive FP education, continuous mentoring, and monitoring and evaluation of participation.
Results: The results showed a significant increase in knowledge and participation in the FP program. Knowledge improved from 45% to 85%, while participation in the FP program increased from 35% to 70%. The use of contraceptives also rose from 30% to 65%.
Conclusion: The community-based education and mentoring approach effectively raised awareness and participation in the FP program in Jatibening Village. This model has the potential to be applied in other regions with similar demographic characteristics.