International Journal of Nursing and Health Services (IJNHS)
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022): International Journal of Nursing and Health Services (IJHNS)

Perceptions of Health Workers, Cadres, and Mothers Regarding The Posyandu Program during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

Ni Luh Putu Dian Yunita Sari (Stikes Bina Usada Bali)
I Dewa Agung Gde Fanji Pradiptha (Stikes Bina Usada Bali)
Komang Yogi Triana (Stikes Bina Usada Bali)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Feb 2022

Abstract

The Posyandu program is an effort to improve community-based maternal and child health in Indonesia. However, the implementation was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this research is to find out how the perception of of health workers, cadres, and mothers regarding the Posyandu program during COVID-19 pandemic. This is a qualitative study with phenomenological approach. Participants who were interviewed in this study were 30. Data collection techniques were carried out by semi-structured and in-depth interviews and using Colaizzi analysis methods. There are three themes generated after data analysis, namely 1) program development over time, 2) program adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 3) new hope for the program. Health workers, cadres, and mothers of toddler who are involved in the Posyandu program feel the difference between before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. These results are expected to be the basis for developing the posyandu program in the new normal era so that the health of mothers and children remains optimal.

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Journal Info

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ijnhs

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Health Professions Nursing Public Health Social Sciences

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International Journal of Nursing and Health Service is a refereed international publication that provided a venue for nursing scholar and others related health to publish the updating information. We aim to highlight research on nursing science, public health, public health nursing, and other health ...