Health Communication in Disease Prevention Schistosomiasis in Sigi Regency

Abstract

The incidence of schistosomiasis japonicum in humans in Central Sulawesi and in 2019 has been below 0.5% not only that, from year to year this disease is very dangerous and if not done properly, it will have a negative impact on human physical health which can spread to various other areas in Central Sulawesi. The purpose of the study was to determine and provide an overview related to the application of health communication in preventing Conch Fever in Sigi Regency The concept used is health communication in conch fever disease prevention. Qualitative research method with purposive informant retrieval technique. Data collection techniques are In-depth Interviewing and direct observation. For analysis techniques using Data Reduction, Data Display and Conlusion Drawing / Verification. The results showed that to overcome the spread of schistosoma japonicum disease, the Public Health Office conducted (a) case tracking and then implemented the Klinik Berjalan Sehat Sigi (KIBAS) program at the Mobile Health Center which was carried out once a month where the communication process was door to door, (b) disseminating to the community media leaflets originating from the Central Sulawesi Provincial government, the message was written in the form of Kaili and Indonesian, (c) a form of socialization was carried out by presenting an extension team and community leaders, (d) medical teams such as extension workers also visited elementary and junior high schools by conveying messages about the dangers of schistosoma japonicum but using the local language on the Lindu Plateau, and (e) health promotion was also carried out conventionally in the form of notification boards located at 30 points where schistosoma japonicum spreads, as well as promoting it also through social media such as Facebook accounts and the Sigi Regency Public Health Office website.