NEEDS AND DESIGN OF INTEGRATIVE GREEN OPEN SPACE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH POSYANDU IN PADUKUHAN WONOREJO, HARGOBINANGUN

Lina Widiyastuti, Prof. Dr. dr. Mubasysyir Hasanbasri, MA

2025 | Tesis | S2 Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat

This research aims to design an integrated Green Open Space (GOS) to support public health through the Posyandu in Wonorejo Village, Hargobinangun, using a community-based participatory approach (Participatory Action Research/PAR). Given the critical role of Green Open Space in supporting physical, mental, and social health, and the limited availability of representative Green Open Space in Wonorejo Village, this research actively involved the community at every stage of planning, design, and evaluation of the final Green Open Space design.

The research method used was PAR with qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data collection techniques included questionnaires, in-depth interviews, field observations, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) involving all elements of the community, including Posyandu cadres, community leaders, young people, and the local government.

The results indicate that the Wonorejo community has an urgent need for Green Open Space facilities that include children's play areas, pedestrian paths, sports areas, pavilions, educational gardens (TOGA), and facilities specifically for the elderly, such as reflexology paths. The main obstacles to developing this Green Open Space are limited funding and land availability. To address these challenges, the community proposed various collaborative strategies, including cross-sector partnerships, private land donations from residents, and CSR funding from local businesses.

Active community participation in the design process yielded two alternative designs, which were subsequently simulated with residents. The design evaluation revealed a very high level of satisfaction (96.7%), with additional recommendations including improvements to flexible seating, enhanced lighting, and the removal of the pool for child safety reasons. Ultimately, the final design was selected, addressing the specific needs of the Wonorejo community holistically.

This study also demonstrates that integrating green open space with the Posyandu not only improves the quality of physical community health services but also strengthens mental and social health by creating an inclusive public space for intergenerational interaction. The participatory approach has been shown to maintain residents' sense of ownership, increase social capital, and ensure the sustainability of green open space management.

Theoretically, the results of this study strengthen the literature on the importance of green open space as a promotional and preventive tool in community-based public health. Practically, this research can serve as a model that can be replicated in other regions facing similar challenges, while also providing strategic implications for local policies oriented towards sustainable development and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ABSTRACT

Background: Green Open Space (GOS) plays a strategic role in supporting public health, strengthening social cohesion, and enhancing environmental quality. Wonorejo Village, Hargobinangun, currently faces limited availability of representative Green Open Space to support Posyandu activities. Posyandu requires spaces that can facilitate improved physical, mental, and social health across various age groups. This study aims to design an integrated Green Open Space that can optimise the role of Posyandu through a participatory approach.

Objectives: This study seeks to identify community needs for Green Open Space facilities, analyse the limitations and potential of local infrastructure, and design and evaluate a Green Open Space prototype integrated with Posyandu activities through a participatory approach.

Methods: This research employs a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, actively involving the community at every stage, from planning and design to evaluation. Data collection involved questionnaires, in-depth interviews, field observations, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Data analysis was undertaken qualitatively through thematic analysis and quantitatively via descriptive statistics.

Results: Findings indicate that the Wonorejo community requires Green Open Space (GOS) equipped with physical activity facilities such as sports areas, walking paths, children's playgrounds, and reflexology tracks for the elderly. Additionally, facilities fostering social interaction, like pavilions, educational gardens (TOGA), and comfortable seating, are priorities. The final design received a very high level of community satisfaction (96.7%). The community also demonstrated a strong commitment to the sustainable development and maintenance of Green Open Space. Nonetheless, challenges such as limited funding and land availability hinder GOS implementation.

Conclusion: The Green Open Space design, founded on community participation, successfully enhances the role of Posyandu in promoting holistic community health. Active involvement in planning, designing, and managing Green Open Space fosters a sense of ownership, responsibility, and sustainability of public facilities. These findings have significant implications for local policymaking regarding sustainable Green Open Space development and can serve as a model for other regions facing similar issues. Moreover, this research supports the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably in health, sustainable housing, and cross-sectoral partnerships.

 

Keywords: Green Open Space (RTH), public health, Posyandu, community participation, participatory design, SDGs.

Kata Kunci : Green Open Space (RTH), public health, Posyandu, community participation, participatory design, SDGs.