TRANSFORMATION THROUGH COMMUNICATION: COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IN FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMS IN SOUTH SUMATERA
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Communication, Community Empowerment, Community Participation, Family Planning, Reproductive HealthAbstract
Transformation through communication is critical in empowering communities in South Sumatera to adopt family planning practices. The purpose of this research is to analyze the role of communication in community empowerment, with a specific focus on family planning programs. This study examines how effective communication can enhance community participation in family planning programs and how appropriate communication strategies can empower individuals and communities to make better decisions regarding reproductive health and family planning. The research results indicate that effective communication, involving local media, training for healthcare workers, and engagement with community leaders, can increase understanding and awareness among communities about the importance of family planning. Additionally, interpersonal communication between healthcare workers and the community has proven crucial in building trust and motivating behavioral change. Also, that community empowerment through participatory and inclusive communication not only enhances the acceptance and practice of family planning but also strengthens the capacity of communities to manage their reproductive health independently. The implications of this research suggest that successful family planning programs should integrate holistic and sustainable communication strategies to achieve comprehensive community empowerment. These findings provide valuable contributions to developing policies and intervention programs in the reproductive health and family planning field in Indonesia.
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