Evaluation of program for overcoming intestinal worminfections among children

Abstract

Prevalence of intestinal worm infection in general is extremely high in Indonesia among the poor population with poor sanitation. One of the government programs to address this problem is the distribution of medicines to prevent intestinal worm infections. However, the coverage of the achievement for this program is still low in several areas of public health centers in Palembang. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy ofthe national programfor preventing intestinal worm infections. The qualitative research design used evaluation model approach Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP)model. This study was conducted in one of health centers in Palembang City. The informants were selected using purposive method. Data collection was donevia in-depth interviews, document reviews, and observations. Descriptive content analysis was used to examine and process the collected data. Resultsshowed that, from situational factor, the program is held by the government because of the high prevalence of intestinal worm infection. The study found theinput component, limited staff that handles this program. There were limited facilities for the extension of the infrastructure. In the process component, the distribution of the drug albendazole was not optimal in all elementary schools. Four elementary schools did not receive albendazole. This study demonstratedthat the implementation of the program was not optimal.