Determinan Sosial yang Mempengarusi Status Kesehatan Masyarakat di Desa Lambuluo Kecamatan Motui Kabupaten Konawe Utara: Social Determinants Influencing Community Health Status in Lambuluo Village, Motui District, North Konawe Regency

Abstrak

Public health status is influenced not only by biological factors but also closely related to social, economic, and environmental conditions, health behaviors, and access to health services. Inequality in these factors can increase the risk of various health problems in the community, especially in rural areas with limited resources and health facilities. This study aims to examine the social factors that influence public health conditions in Lambuluo Village, Motui District, North Konawe Regency. The study used a descriptive survey method involving 77 heads of families from a total population of 166. Data were collected through structured interviews and analyzed descriptively. The results showed that public health conditions are still influenced by educational inequality, low and unstable household economic conditions, unhealthy environments, suboptimal health behaviors, and low utilization of health services. Most respondents work in the informal sector with fluctuating incomes, which impacts the fulfillment of nutritional needs and access to health services. Environmental problems identified include poor waste management and the presence of stagnant water, which has the potential to increase the risk of environmentally-based diseases. From a behavioral aspect, smoking habits are still found inside the home and low handwashing practices with soap. Furthermore, utilization of health facilities such as integrated health posts (Posyandu) and community health centers (Pustu) is suboptimal due to cost, accessibility, and low public awareness. The study concluded that social factors significantly influence public health status, necessitating comprehensive cross-sectoral interventions through increased health education, improved environmental sanitation, strengthened family finances, and optimized integrated and sustainable promotive and preventive services

Kata kunci

• Economic Level
• Health Status
• Social Determinants
• environmental