COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN HEALTH PLANNING PROCESS IN THE VILLAGE IN SOUTHEAST SULAWES

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Background: An effective health planning is a root of success to cope with public health problems in the village. Communities in the village have resources to solve the problem. However, they do not have skill to cope with their problem. Objectives: This case study was to analyse the process developing a village health planning which was led by communities. Methods: This study used a qualitative method using A community-led Health Planning Process (CHEPP) approach. This study was conducted from April 20, 2016 to August 31, 2016 in Lambusa and Lebojaya Villages, in Konda Sub-district in Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Data analysis used interpretive analysis. Results: This study found that there were several steps to empower village communities to develop village health planning. Firstly, socialitation about the process of community_led health planning program and establishing a Village Facilitator Team (VFT) were essential. The VFT's members should contain 10-12 people, including head and secretary of village government, head of village community, members of village women organization in each sub-village, and heads of subvillages. The VFT must be trained for 3 days to increase their knowledge and skill about the village health program planning. The training included about identification of wellbeing level by mapping, water and sanitation facilities, causes of illness and deaths, and activities to solve the causes. Finally, the health program for the next 1 year was formulated. Conclusion: community led health planning process can be implemented in the village to increase the quality of village health program, especially in the remote or village areas