PERAN PEREMPUAN PESISIR DALAM MENINGKATKAN KESEHATAN KELUARGA DI GAMPONG LAMBADA LHOK KECAMATAN BAITUSSALAM KABUPATEN ACEH BESAR

Abstract

Coastal women with limited income, knowledge, and natural influences try to meet all family needs. The ability of coastal women to organize and make decisions in meeting family needs will have an impact on improving family health. This study aims to determine the role of coastal women in improving family health in Gampong Lambada Lhok, Baitussalam District, Aceh Besar Regency and to determine the supporting factors and inhibiting factors in improving family health in Gampong Lambada Lhok, Baitussalam District, Aceh Besar Regency. Gampong Lambada Lhok has 14 people. Data were obtained from interviews and observations. The data analysis technique used was descriptive qualitative. The results of the study showed that coastal women had made efforts to improve family health by getting used to a healthy lifestyle, participating in activities that could increase insight and knowledge such as counseling, socialization, and health training. In addition, there are supporting factors that make it easier for coastal women to improve family health such as emotional relationships, availability of time to take care of the household, and the desire of family members to live healthily. Coastal women also face several obstacles in improving family health such as lack of medical knowledge, low income, and minimal knowledge about nutrition.