Penguatan Keluarga Melalui UMKM dan Keluarga Berencana Strengthening Families Through Empowering MSMEs and Family Planning

Abstract

Family strengthening can be achieved through integrated improvements in economic and health aspects. From an economic perspective, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are one of the pillars for increasing family income and independence. In contrast, from a health perspective, the Family Planning (FP) program helps regulate the number and spacing of children to create healthy, prosperous families. This activity aimed to improve knowledge and family resilience through economic strengthening through MSMEs and to raise awareness of the importance of the FP program. The method used was direct instruction through lectures, discussions, and question-and-answer sessions. The results of the community service activity showed an increase in respondents' knowledge after receiving counseling on MSMEs and FP. The average MSME knowledge score increased from 60.00 to 72.50 (p=0.002), while FP knowledge increased from 58.50 to 70.20 (p=0.004). The Paired t-test results indicated a significant difference (p<0.05), confirming that counseling was effective in improving respondents' knowledge. Increased MSME knowledge strengthens family economics through better business management, while increased FP knowledge helps families plan the number and spacing of children. The synergy between these two aspects plays an important role in strengthening families and achieving prosperity and independence.