Establishment of Healthy Tolam Community (KOTOS): Community Empowerment Strategy in Improving Environmental Health Quality in Kuala Tolam Village
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The establishment of Komunitas Tolam Sehat (KOTOS) in Kuala Tolam Village is a community empowerment initiative that aims to improve health and environmental quality through a participatory approach. This article explores the process of community formation, the strategies used in community empowerment, as well as its impact on the health and environment of the village. Through a participatory approach, the community successfully engaged various elements of the community, including the village government, community leaders, and local residents, in designing and implementing health and environmental programs. The results show that this approach not only increases community awareness about the importance of health and environmental hygiene, but also strengthens social solidarity and community capacity to manage health issues independently and sustainably. This article highlights the importance of community empowerment in creating sustainable positive change at the local level.
Authors: Otang Kurniaman, Salsabila Izzati, Nur Huda Ananda, Isma Ardiansyah, Bunga Afrilia, Ego Prayogo, Juliani Juliani, Gunawan Gunawan, Ade Rizwan Firmansyah, Fina Nelvani, Mimi Oktafira, Indah Kurnia, Jenita Andini, Sri Wahyuni Karunia Ningsih
Institution: Riau University
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403802155