Peran Petugas Puskesmas dalam Promosi Kesehatan Berhenti Merokok pada Pasien dan Masyarakat
Abstrak: Smoking is a complex
and global problem. Its impact to health is undeniable. Nevertheless, the
prevalence of smoking increases in developing countries, whereas in developed
countries the prevalence decreases. The prevalence of smoking in population
always increases. In the Sleman district the prevalence of smoking in the
population of above 10 years old reaches 26.7%, the prevalence of smoking
household is 55.74%. Data of 8 major diseases causing mortality in hospitals at
District of Sleman shows that 4 of them are diseases related to cigarettes.
Health staffshave a very strategic role to promote smoking cessation in
patients and the community.
Objectives: To identify the role
of health center staff promoting healthty smoking cessation in patients and
community and aspects related to it.
Methods: The study used qualitative approach and phenomenological design.
The main subject of the study
was staff of public health promotion, clinical coordinator and heads of
health center. The supporting subjects were patients and the community and the
officials of the health office. Selection of health centers were based on
coverage of the highest and the lowest smoke free household, each representing
one respondent. Data were obtained through indepth interview and observation.
Results: Role of health center staff in the promotion of smoking
cessation includes patient and family education,
community and school children education, giving advices and medical
instructions, providing information, becoming non smoking role model, creating
a model of smoke free area, collaborating clinical services with psychologists.
Aspects related to these comprised were staff’s attitudes, understanding of the
need to quit smoking, responsibility, staff’s competence, community’s
expectation, constraints and belief in success.
Conclusions: Role of health center staff in the promotion of smoking
cessation was not yet optimum due to limited competence, internal and external
constraints, poor belief in success.
Penulis: Muhammad Daroji, Yayi
Suryo Prabandari, Ira Paramastri
Kode Jurnal: jpkedokterandd110167
