INOVASI PELAYANAN KB BERBASIS DIGITAL DALAM MENGATASI TANTANGAN PERTUMBUHAN PENDUDUK TINGGI DI KECAMATAN RINDINGALLO KABUPATEN TORAJA UTARA
Abstract
High population growth is one of the development challenges that requires control efforts through effective and sustainable Family Planning (FP) programs. In Rindingallo District, the implementation of family planning services still faces various obstacles, such as limited access to information, low community participation, and suboptimal data collection and monitoring of family planning participants. This study aims to analyze digital-based Family Planning service innovations in addressing the challenges of high population growth in Rindingallo District and to identify the factors that support and hinder their implementation.
This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques were conducted through interviews, observations, and documentation involving family planning extension officers, healthcare workers, district government officials, and community members as informants. Data analysis was carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing.
The results indicate that digital-based Family Planning service innovation contributes positively to improving service effectiveness through the utilization of digital applications, social media, and population information systems for information dissemination, participant data management, as well as monitoring and evaluation of family planning programs. These innovations have enhanced public access to family planning information, accelerated service processes, and supported data-driven decision-making. However, their implementation still faces challenges, including limited internet network infrastructure, low digital literacy among some community members, and limited human resources with information technology competencies.
This study concludes that digital-based Family Planning service innovation is an effective strategy for supporting population growth control in Rindingallo District. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve human resource capacity, strengthen digital infrastructure, and enhance collaboration among stakeholders to optimize the sustainable success of digital-based Family Planning programs.
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