Planning Program Research Articles

Implementation of the family planning program to improve the quality of life of community residents at Cibeureum, Sukabumi city-Indonesia

Background: The number of poor families in Cibereum Sub-district is high compared to other sub- districts. Quoting data from Sukabumi City in Figures made by the Sukabumi City Central Bureau of Statistics, there are 3.798 poor families, 17.670 welfare I families and 73.543 welfare II families. Purpose: To determine the implementation of the family planning village program on the quality of life of the community in Cibeureum Subdistrict, Sukabumi City. Method: The research method used in this study is associative research using a quantitative approach. The population in this study were active family planning participants from the total Fertile Age Pairs with a sample size of 94 respondents. In this study, researchers used data collection techniques of observation, questionnaires / surveys, and literature studies. In this study using Likert scale measurements. The data analysis used was validity test, reliability test, correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination, regression analysis, and t test. Results: The results of this study showed that there was a positive and significant effect of the implementation of the family planning village program policy on the quality of life of the community in Cibeureum District, Sukabumi City. The more the implementation of the family planning village program policy increases, the quality of life of the community in Cibeureum District, Sukabumi City will also increase. Conclusion: From the results of the questionnaire distributed to the community as a whole is in the high category. The highest score is found in the statement regarding the effectiveness of the reporting and evaluation system for the Family Planning Village program implemented by related parties and the lowest total score is in the statement item regarding the ease of receiving information related to the Family Planning Village program from related parties.

Analisis Kebijakan Desentralisasi Politik Dalam Mewujudkan Daerah Otonomi Baru di Seram Utara Kabupaten Maluku Tengah

The research entitled Analysis of Political Decentralization Abominations in Creating a New Autonomous Region in North Maluku Central Horrors, uses a qualitative descriptive method to describe how Decentralised Political Policy creates a new autonomous region in the Middle Maluku North Horror. The study uses conciliation policy theory, the theory of political decentralization, and regional autonomy as well as the theories of political authority, using indicators of the authority of local governments in making political decisions, strategic formulation of planning of regional development programmes, and budget accommodation in budgeting. Increased public service and empowerment of the community, as well as public participation, and prospects for the development of the North Horrors Region.The results of the survey showed that the various political decisions implemented by the Government of India in the framework of regional development were political decisions related to the development of indigenous villages or administrative villages, political decisions relating to the construction of new villages in order to promote regional development and political decisions involving local governments and the DPRD in the context of emergency development and rural development. Furthermore, in connection with the planning strategy of various regional construction programmes implemented by the Regional Planning Agency, the aim is to prevent inter-emergency arrangements and in order to improve the well-being of the people in the various districts of disaster that exist in the Central Maluku.

Understanding differential reductions in undernutrition among districts in Rwanda through the perspectives of mid-level and community actors on policy commitment and policy coherence.

Understanding the drivers of improvements in child undernutrition at only the national level can mask subnational differences. This paper aimed to understand the contributions of factors in the enabling environment to observed differences in stunting reduction between districts in Rwanda. In 2017, we conducted 58 semi-structured interviews with mid-level actors (n = 38) and frontline workers (n = 20) implementing Rwanda's multi-sectoral nutrition policy in five districts in which stunting decreased (reduced districts) and five where it increased or stagnated (non-reduced districts) based on Rwanda's 2010 and 2014/15 Demographic and Health Surveys. Mid-level actors are government officials and service providers at thesubnational level who represent the frontline of government policy. Interviews focused on political commitment to and policy coherence in nutrition, and contributors to nutrition changes. Responses were coded to capture themes on the changes and challenges of these topics and compared between reduced and non-reduced districts. Descriptive statistics described district characteristics. Political commitment to nutrition was high in both reduced and non-reduced districts. Respondents from reduced districts were more likely to define commitment to nutrition as an optimal implementation of policy, whereas those from non-reduced districts focused more on financial commitment. Regarding coherence, respondents from reduced compared to non-reduced districts were more likely to report the optimal implementation of multi-sectoral nutrition planning meetings, using data to assess plans and progress in nutrition outcomes and integration of nutrition into the agriculture sector. In contrast, respondents from non-reduced districts more often reported challenges in their relationships with national-level stakeholders and nutrition and/or monitoring and evaluation capacities. Enhancing the integration of nutrition in different sectors and improving mid-level actors' capacity to plan and advocate for nutrition programming may contribute to reductions in stunting.

Keeping People Enrolled During Medicaid Expansion and COVID-19 Continuous Coverage Unwinding.

North Carolina is expanding Medicaid insurance coverage while simultaneously removing coverage from individuals as a result of the end of the COVID-19 emergency. These large-scale eligibility changes have created an opportunity for improved processes. North Carolina chose to build upon the existing Medicaid Family Planning program to maintain access to health care while launching Medicaid expansion.

Psychoeducation to Introduce Interests and Majors in Higher Education for Vocational High School Students

Determining career and further education is a very important thing for students to prepare for, especially for senior high school grade. Currently, there are still many students who lack knowledge about careers, professions, even higher-level education if they want to continue their education after graduated from high school level. Readiness of information and knowledge about professional qualifications need to be exposed intensively to make the right decisions in continuing their education and determining their profession in the future as well as exploring interests as their career plan. The methods used by the team are preparation, program planning, and program implementation. Providing psychoeducation to introduce interests and majors in higher education to vocational high school students in order to prepare the young generation at a productive age so that they are able to direct themselves according to their interests and based on the knowledge they have received regarding information about higher education majors for vocational high school students. After receiving psychoeducation, and taking an interest test, students find out their career interests. This community service has succeeded in providing an overview and understanding of students' interests and careers so that they can examine the suitability of their career interests and aspirations.

Problematic issues of gender equality in the European Union: administrative and legal aspect

The article is devoted to gender equality, one of the most relevant topics today, not only in Ukraine, but also in the European Union. Strategic planning of gender policy is an important aspect in achieving the values of equality between women and men. Building a quality strategy requires experience and expert work, in particular, data collection and processing, setting priorities and evaluating the effectiveness of already developed strategies.
 The aim of the work is a thorough study of gender equality policy in Ukraine and EU countries in law enforcement agencies.
 The methodological basis of the study. In the process of working on the scientific article, such scientific methods as the terminological, systemic-structural, formal-logical, comparative-legal method were used.
 Results. The European Union, in particular, the Commission on Gender Equality and Monitoring its Progress, already has some experience in strategic planning to achieve the goals of gender equality, which is implemented in all spheres of life. A review and analysis of this experience can help Ukraine improve approaches and practices for developing strategies in this area.
 In Ukraine, scientific research on gender aspects of state policy began in the 90s of the last century. The issue of gender equality should be central in the analysis, planning and adoption of political decisions, budgets, programs, and institutional structures.
 The article analyzes actions and trends in the field of gender equality in the EU and Ukraine with the aim of bringing the law enforcement sphere of Ukraine closer to European gender standards.
 Conclusions. It was determined that the observance of gender equality or parity democracy is a system of rights, freedoms and duties of a person and a citizen regulated by regulations and provided for by political and legal principles, ensuring the possibility of their equal implementation and observance in all spheres of state and public activity with the help of an appropriate implementation mechanism. Summarizing the European practice, new principles of gender policy are defined, which form the modern ideology of equality.

Website of the Health Office of PPKB (Population Control, and Family Planning) of Mojokerto City

The use of information technology has become mandatory in the current digital era, followed by the increasingly widespread development of the internet, which has further strengthened the importance of a web- based system. In designing a website-based system, the Department of Health, Population Control and Family Planning creates a Health Information System, PPKB Program, or Population Statistics. With this system, it explains the importance of the PPKB Health Strategy, in information related to population in an interesting and easy to understand way, detailed information regarding available health services, the PPKB (Population Control and Family Planning) program, population policies, and the latest initiatives. Tools or Interactives that help users in planning a family or understanding population statistics. Responsive design that ensures the website can be accessed well on various devices, including mobile phones and tablets, and ensures accessibility for users with special needs such as health services, information, or adequate accessibility features such as clear actions for visitors to engage further, or such as register for the PPKB program, look for further health information or can join relevant events or campaigns. Integrate social media, video streaming or other latest technology to improve user order and distribute information more effectively. This website must be a valuable and reliable source of information for the residents of the city of Mojokerto, providing needed support in health, PPKB programs, and understanding population issues. The success of this website depends on its ease of use, relevance of content, and its ability to encourage positive actions from visitors.

Breaking the silence: the complex nexus of gender and climate change in Nepal

Nepal recognizes climate change as a significant threat to its economy, communities, and environment. Climate variability is one of the major causes of food insecurity, poverty, and inequality in the country. Marginalized and vulnerable communities, particularly women, suffer the most severe consequences of climate change. In this paper, we qualitatively analyze primary and secondary data to understand how gender considerations are integrated into agriculture and climate change policies. It aims to identify gaps in integrating gender considerations into policies and practices. Climate change’s challenges on agriculture and food security have been identified in most agricultural policies; however, those policies remain quiet on the gender-specific impacts of climate change. Representation mandates are not sufficiently linked with officials’ overall performance, resulting in limited representation of women in budget formulation, project and program design, planning, and resource and opportunity allocation. As a way forward, our analysis suggests addressing the gaps at the policy and institutional levels. For instance, to effectively address climate change, policies should be developed with a gender-inclusive approach, along with budgetary allocations that consider the gender-specific impact of climate change. Promoting gender equality in climate-resilient agriculture in Nepal requires measures such as empowering women’s networks, establishing linkages with extension services that focus on women-led cooperatives, and investing in affordable and climate-smart tools and machinery that are women-friendly. The study offers important insights for policymakers to create gender-inclusive policies. It highlights the opportunity to coordinate inter-agency responses among stakeholders and sustain ongoing national policy dialogues to identify actions required to meet the nationally determined contributions’ commitments.

Social Reality of Health on Premarital Sexual Behavior among Adolescents in Makassar

During adolescence, significant physical and sexual changes occur so that sexual attraction to the opposite sex is quite large and sexual drive also develops. The results of the Indonesian Population and Family Planning Program survey in 2013 showed that more than 60% of teenagers in Indonesia had had premarital sex. Around 53% of women aged 10-19 years had sexual relations during adolescence, while the number of men who had sexual relations was more than double that of women. The aim of this research is to determine the correlation between teenagers' knowledge of unmarried sexual behavior in Makassar State High Schools. The research methodology used in this research is an observational analytical design with a cross sectional research design with a sample size of around 79 respondents. The sampling technique used in this research is simple random sampling. The data collection instrument used in this research was a questionnaire. The conclusion is that data analysis uses the Chi Square test. The statistical test results obtained a significance value of 0.004 (p <0.05), so it can be concluded that Ho is rejected (there is a significant relationship between teenagers' knowledge of unmarried sexual behavior in Makassar State High School.

Evaluating the Impact of the Inspiring School Program in High Schools

This research aims to evaluate the Inspirational School Program using the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) model, focusing on providing insights and recommendations for enhancing its effectiveness and sustainability. Data collection methods in qualitative descriptive research include interviews, observation, and documentation. The study's sample population comprises individuals associated with SMA Negeri 5 in Banjarmasin, including educators, school leaders, and grade XI students. In-person interviews were conducted with the school principal, homeroom teacher, counselling teacher, and students. Data analysis techniques encompass data collection, reduction, presentation, and verification/conclusion. The results indicate that the school's needs align with the Ministry of Education and Culture guidelines. Despite limited local government support, the program planning and evaluation processes have been implemented effectively despite obstacles. The Product Evaluation Stage reflects positive outcomes, including literacy, numeracy, character development, and school safety climate improvements. Educator and staff competence have also seen enhancements. It is recommended to align implementation with the Independent Curriculum, bolster human resources through educator and staff training, enhance infrastructure support, and seek increased government assistance to sustain and improve the program. These measures aim to enhance productivity further and ensure the continued success of the Inspirational School Program.

The Impact of Financial Inclusion on the Association between Government Cash Transfers and Violence Against Women

This study employs a comprehensive and evidence-oriented analysis of public initiatives of financial benefits and economic empowerment of women with reference to their impact on violence against women (VAW) in the context of Pakistan. Microdata of survey on Economic and Social Wellbeing of Women in Punjab has been analyzed to underscore the aforementioned impact on women aged 15 to 64 years, both married and unmarried. Logit Probit models have been applied for arriving at empirical findings regarding impact of government financial benefits, marital status, household economic wealth status, education, gender of the household head, family size (number of children), area of residence, age, age square and female empowerment through providing them with employment on violence against women. Findings suggest that public initiatives of providing financial benefits to women for the purpose of enhancing their empowerment have empirical evidence with regard to mitigating violence against women in Pakistan. Public policy interventions for initiation of more research for provision of target based financial benefits to the women who are actually trapped in abusive relationships and social milieus are required to be prioritized in Pakistan. In addition to these research support initiatives, the government should link its budgetary allocations to the female entrepreneurship development and stipulate the departments with achievement of given targets for receiving further allocations. The results further suggest that effective planning and meticulous execution of government financial benefits programs designed especially for women play an established role in aggregation of uplifting their financially empowered status as well as decreasing their physical, emotional and sexual exploitation.

The Effect Of Locus Of Control, Budget Emphasis and Budget Participation On Information Asymmetry and Its Impact On Budgetary Slack

This research aims to determine the influence of locus of control, budget emphasis and budget participation on the budgetary slack with information asymmetry as an intervening variable in the Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD) of Kerinci Regency. The population in this study includes all Regional Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD) in Kerinci Regency, totaling 42 OPD with respondents taken namely the Head of OPD, OPD Secretary, Finance Section and Program Planning Section. The research sample was selected using saturated sampling, namely a sampling technique using the entire population as a research sample consisting of 168 respondents. This research method uses quantitative methods. This research uses primary data obtained through questionnaires distributed to respondents. The research results show that locus of control has a negative effect on the budgetary slack, while budget emphasis and budget participation have a positive effect on the budgetary slack. locus of control and budget emphasis have a positive effect on information asymmetry, while budget participation has a negative effect on information asymmetry. Information asymmetry is able to mediate the influence of locus of control, budget emphasis and budget participation on the budgetary slack.

Program Plan Evaluation: A Participatory Approach to Bridge Plan Evaluation and Program Evaluation

Most program evaluation efforts concentrate on assessments of program implementation and program outcomes. However, another area of programs that has not received sufficient attention in the literature is evaluating the plan of the program. Since the quality of the plan and planning process can influence program implementation and outcomes, there is a need to expand program evaluation efforts to cover program plans, and thus bridge plan evaluation and program evaluation. This paper utilizes the program evaluation literature to illustrate two approaches to participatory program plan evaluation— ex-ante or proactive and ex-post or reactive—including a conceptual framework that identifies the requirements, barriers, and strategies for evaluating program plans. Concrete examples are provided to illustrate the application of these two approaches.

Projection of diabetes morbidity and mortality till 2045 in Indonesia based on risk factors and NCD prevention and control programs

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the biggest health problems in Indonesia but the research on the disease’s projection is still limited. This study aimed to make a projection model of prevalence and mortality of diabetes in Indonesia based on risk factors and NCD programs. The study was a quantitative non-experimental study through multiple linear regression models and system dynamics. The baseline projection was created by 2018 data and projections until 2045 involved the dynamization of risk factors and programs, population, and case fatality rate. The model was created from 205 districts data. This study used secondary data from Basic Health Research, BPJS Kesehatan, NCD programs, and Ministry of Health. The prevalence of diabetes in Indonesia is estimated to increase from 9.19% in 2020 (18.69 million cases) to 16.09% in 2045 (40.7 million cases). The prevalence will be lower to 15.68% (39.6 million) if interventions of programs were carried out, and to 9.22% (23.2 million) if the programs were added with prevention of risk factors. The projected number of deaths due to diabetes increases from 433,752 in 2020 to 944,468 in 2045. Deaths due to stroke among diabetes increases from 52,397 to 114,092 in the same period. Deaths from IHD among diabetes increase from 35,351 to 76,974, and deaths from chronic kidney disease among diabetes increase from 29,061 to 63,279. Diabetes prevalence and mortality in Indonesia rise significantly in Indonesia and can be reduced by intervention of several programs and risk factors. This study findings could be source of planning and evaluation of Diabetes prevention and control program at national and provincial level in the future related to risk factors control and program development.

Psychological Assessment and Behavior of Students: An Intervention for School Curriculum and Development Plan

The study aims to identify the extent of psychological assessment and behavior of students as a basis for an intervention of a school curriculum development plan program among the respondents. Mixed methods are utilized in the study which is a triangulation of Focus Group Discussion (FGD). On the other hand, convenience sampling is used in the selection of the sample size in the study. The study consisted of Two Hundred Fifty (250) psychology students from the different Higher Education Institutions in Metro Manila. It shows that extent of psychological assessment on the behavior of students manages and transforms difficulties that affect the persons’ success and performance and the person’s ability to face obstacles, problems, and situations in life opportunity and advantage, it shows that intelligent quotient determines the ability of the person to utilize his ability on logic, essentials in getting right, and make wise prediction, it shows that emotional quotient determines the assessment based on individual responses to a situation, it shows that spiritual quotient develops self-awareness in discovering and connecting true self-image aligns with the purpose of individual souls, it shows that creative quotient is designed to measure the baseline of creativity aptitude and capability of individual person, and it shows that adversity quotient determines how people can adapt and walk to overcome situation and hardships. Findings show that there is a significant agreement on the extent of psychological assessment and behavior of students as an intervention for school curriculum development plan program as observed among the respondents.

Incidence, contributing factors and outcomes of birth injury among newborns in Africa: a systematic review of quantitative evidence protocol

IntroductionBirth injury is a significant public health problem in Africa, with a high incidence and associated mortality and morbidity. Systematic reviews that indicate the incidence, contributing factors and outcomes of...

K-MEANS CLUSTER ANALYSIS RELATED TO UNMET NEED FOR FAMILY PLANNING IN BANYUWANGI, INDONESIA: A CASE STUDY

Background: The population growth rate in Indonesia from 2010-2020 was 1.25% per year. The rate of population growth must be accompanied by an increase in the quality of human life. Human quality of life begins from within the womb, so that preventive efforts can be undertaken. The Family Planning Program was implemented to overcome the problem of population density so that it becomes more controlled. However, in line with the existence of the family planning program, there are still incidents of unmet need for family planning that occur among couples of productive ages. Purpose: This study aims to undertake a cluster analysis to see which variables are the dominant reasons for couples of childbearing ages to have unmet needs. Methods: This research was conducted using the K-Means cluster analysis method, using secondary data in 25 sub-districts from the Banyuwangi Regency Social, Women's Empowerment and Family Planning Service. Results: Research showed that 3 clusters were formed, each cluster had a dominant incidence of unmet need. Cluster 1 was dominant in Drop Out incidents in 14 sub-districts, Cluster 2 was dominant in IAT incidents in 9 sub-districts, and Cluster 3 was dominant in TIAL incidents in 2 sub-districts. Conclusion: The implementation of cluster grouping can make it easier for officers to focus on reducing the number of unmet need incidents that occur among residents in each sub-district.

Using OSSEs to Evaluate GXS Impact in the Context of International Coordination

Abstract The Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) program plans to include a hyperspectral infrared (IR) sounder on its central satellite, expected to launch in the mid-2030s. As part of the follow-on to the GOES program, the NOAA/NASA GeoXO Sounder (GXS) instrument will join several international counterparts in a geostationary orbit. In preparation, the NASA Global Modeling and Assimilation Office (GMAO) assessed the potential effectiveness of GXS both as a single GEO IR sounder and as part of a global ring that includes international partners. Using a global observing system simulation experiment (OSSE) framework, GXS was assessed from a numerical weather prediction (NWP) perspective. Evaluation of the ability of GXS, both alone and as part of a global ring of GEO sounders, to improve weather prediction of thermodynamic variables was performed globally and regionally. GXS dominated regional analysis and forecast improvements and contributed significantly to global increases in forecast skill relative to a Control. However, more sustained global improvements, on the order of 4 days, relied on international partnerships. Additionally, GXS showed the capability to improve hurricane forecast track errors on the time scales necessary for evacuation warnings. The FSOI metric over CONUS showed that the GXS observations provided the largest radiance impact on the moist energy error norm reduction. The high-temporal-resolution atmospheric profile information over much of the Western Hemisphere from GXS provides an opportunity to improve the representation of weather systems and their forecasts. Significance Statement NOAA and NASA are currently planning the GeoXO mission as a follow-on to the GOES program. As part of this process, NASA’s Global Modeling and Assimilation Office has performed several experiments using an observing system simulation experiment (OSSE) framework to assess the potential impact of the GeoXO Sounder (GXS) on numerical weather prediction within the context of international partners launching similar instruments. As part of this assessment, it was found that assimilation of GXS data has the ability to improve both the model analyzed weather and forecasts of the weather, specifically over the domain that GXS observes. Global improvements relied more heavily on a solution consisting of multiple instruments to form a global ring.

Deconstructing Masculinity in Gender Equality Campaigns (Study of Participation of Men with Family Planning in DRPPA Penyamun Pemali Bangka)

The current family planning (KB) program approach not only aims to control the population and reduce fertility levels, but also to ensure the fulfillment of reproductive rights. Men's participation in this program is considered important because they are women's partners in matters of reproduction and sexuality, so responsibility must be shared equally between men and women. This research aims to identify how the local government carries out deconstruction in the gender equality campaign in the Penyamun DRPPA, Pemali District, Bangka Regency, as well as to understand community perceptions of men's participation in family planning programs. This research method is a descriptive qualitative study, using data collection through FGD, in-depth interviews, observation and documentation studies. The research results show that the campaign for men's participation in family planning is carried out through advocacy, communication, information and education (KIE), but it is still more aimed at women. Even though there have been deconstruction efforts from the central to the village level, men's participation in family planning has still not reached an adequate level. The public's perception of men's participation in family planning in Penyamun Village is still limited to the level of knowledge, because the campaign carried out only brings changes in knowledge. Factors such as patriarchal culture, religion, and shame play a role in maintaining the role of family planning among women

Insights into a collective impact partnership to promote consumption of healthy drinks in North East Melbourne: A qualitative case study.

To explore insights and perspectives of a collective impact (CI) partnership taking on a new project that aimed to reduce sugary drink consumption and promote water as the drink of choice across North East Melbourne. A qualitative case study was undertaken. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with key stakeholders in the partnership. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Fourteen organisations participated in the North East Healthy Drinks Alliance. The data demonstrated that investing in developing a common agenda supported the establishment of a CI approach. The backbone organisation was found to have played a crucial role in coordinating the activities of the Alliance. This coordination was found to be particularly important in terms of ensuring that organisations were able to work on mutually reinforcing activities at their own pace. Program planning and reporting was managed through open continuous communication by the backbone organisation. The data collected pertains to the activities of the Alliance in its first 2 years, prior to the development of a shared measurement strategy, thus no data was collected on this aspect of the collective impact framework. Although some participants were found to have limited knowledge of CI, this did not seem to hinder their participation in the Alliance. Selecting a relevant and accessible focus area and investing in developing a common agenda supported the establishment of a CI approach. SO WHAT?: The CI framework offers a valuable tool for undertaking cross-sectoral, local partnerships for health.