Pemanfaatan Posyandu Lansia di Kota Pariaman

Abstract

The utilization of integrated health posts for elderly in the working area of Naras Health Center of Pariaman City was still low (13,23%) in 2007. The number was lower than Minimal Service Standard (SPM) that was 40%. The study aimed to obtain the information of the utilization of the integrated health posts for the elderly and factors supported and constrained the utilization of integrated health posts for the elderly in the working area of Naras Health Center of Pariaman City in 2008. Data was collected using focus group discussion and in-depth interview methods. The number of informants in this study was 53 persons consisted of 24 persons who utilized the integrated health posts for the elderly, 24 persons who did not utilize post, and 5 persons as key informants. Data was analyzed using content analysis technique and in order to test the validity of study result, triangulation in both method and source was employed. The study revealed that utilization of integrated health posts for elderly differed by age group of the elderly, gender (women), and employment status. The informants utilized the integrated health posts for the elderly had a good knowledge and positive perception on activities and advantages of the integrated health posts for the elderly. Key words: Utilization, integrated health posts, elderly