Evaluation of Youth Health Program Achievement in Ternate, North Maluku

Abstract

Background: The Youth Health Program is a type of school-based health program currently being implemented in Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the achievement of the Youth Health Program in Ternate, North Maluku. Subjects and Method: This was a qualitative study conducted in all Health Centres in Ternate, North Maluku. There were 3 informants of study: (1) Informant who manage the Youth Health Program at Ternate City Health Office; (2) The person in charge; and (3) The support unit for the Youth Health Program at the Health Centre in the City of Ternate. The variable was the implementation of the Youth Health Program. The data were collected by interview. Results: There were 9 out of 11 Community Health Centers in Ternate that carried out The Youth Health Program. Health promotion had been carried out both inside and outside the room but had not been maximized. The Youth Health Program was classified into individual and community health efforts. The activities included the Integrated Youth Healthcare Posts and periodic health medical checks. Conclusion: Nine out of 11 Community Health Centers in Ternate have carried out The Youth Health Program. The Youth Health Program activities have not been maximized and have never been evaluated.