Pelaksanaan Program Konseling dan Pemeriksaan Kesehatan pada Upaya Kesehatan Berbasis Masyarakat (UKBM) pada Posyandu Remaja di Puskesmas Medan Johor

Abstract

Adolescence is the main pillar in determining the quality of human resources and the success of national development. However, high prevalence of risky behaviors, including substance abuse (NAPZA), sexual behavior, and mental health problems, highlights the importance of their health intervention. One of the government’s efforts is through UKBM (People’s Based-Health Care). This program at Medan Johor Puskesmas is only implemented in the form of the health counseling and examination activities through posyandu for adolescents. This is because this program is only implemented in only one year. The objective of this research is to identify the implementation of UKBM program in general and health counseling and examination program at Posyandu for Adolescents at Medan Johor Puskesmas, using descriptive research design with a quantitative method. The samples are 25 respondents, taken using total sampling technique. The result of the research suggests that 15 respondents (60%) state that the implementation of the health counseling program as well-executed, 17 respondents (68%) state that the health examination program is effectively implemented. This research indicates that the UKBM program in Posyandu for Adolescents at Medan Johor Puskesmas is implemented well. Health care is expected to be able to increase the promotion of the importance of posyandu for adolescents so that their participation can be more optimal.