Education and Immunization Counseling as Efforts to Improve Public Health in Lamklat Village, Darussalam Subdistrict, Aceh Besar Regency
Keywords:
immunization, health education, community empowerment, rural health, AcehAbstract
Immunization is an important measure in preventing infectious diseases, but coverage in Lamklat Village, Aceh Besar is still low due to limited access, low health literacy, and the prevalence of misinformation. This activity aims to increase community knowledge and participation through education and outreach. A door-to-door program was implemented using a participatory approach involving village midwives, posyandu cadres, community leaders, and students. Activities included cadre training, interactive counseling, child education, distribution of brochures/leaflets, home visits to 23 families with toddlers, and a quiz competition between villages. Evaluation was conducted through observation and informal interviews. A total of 235 participants were involved with a high participation rate (85–95%). Cadres were more confident in conveying information, children were enthusiastic about learning through games and songs, and parents actively asked questions about immunization schedules and hoaxes. Door-to-door education strengthened relationships with families and increased their commitment to completing their children's immunizations. Community-based health education using participatory methods has been proven to increase awareness and acceptance of immunization in Lamklat Village. Continuous collaboration between health workers, village officials, and the community is important to support the sustainable improvement of complete basic immunization coverage (IDL).
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