00000nam 2200000 4500 INLIS000000000002980 20250218102843 0010-0225000270 ta 250218###########################0#eng## 2527-3132 362.1 362.1 WIN a Windo Harjoin Sidabutar ANALYSIS OF COMMUNICATION NETWORKS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IEC REGARDING CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS IN FAMILY PLANNING VILLAGE, GAHARU DISTRICT, MEDAN CITY / Windo Harjoin Sidabutar1, Rina Handayani2, Juwita Utami3 Special November Edition: Community Involvement in Stunting Prevention Jakarta : Badan Kependudukan dan Keluarga Berencana Nasional, 2024 13 halaman : ilustrasi ; 29 cm stunting Rina Handayani, Juwita Utami There are numerous family planning village managers who are not responsible for implementing Bangga Kencana information, education, and communication, due to their lack of understanding and knowledge regarding the purpose and essence of the programme. This study aims to analyse the structure of communication networks, the relationship between individual characteristics and communication networks, and the relationship between communication networks and the effectiveness of the implementation of Information, Education, and Communication on contraceptive methods in Gaharu Family Planning Village. The research method employed is a correlational method utilising a population and a sample, specifically women of fertile aged 15-49 years and members of the toddler family building group, totalling 62 individuals. Data were collected via questionnaires and observations employing an ordinal scale to assess individual characteristics, interpersonal communication networks, and the effectiveness of Information, Education, and Communication on contraceptive methods. The results demonstrated the existence of cliques with a radial personal network structure. The actors who occupied the roles of stars, clicks, bridges, hubs, and cut-points were identified as family planning cadres and counsellor of family planning in Gaharu. Also, demonstrate a strong relationship between interpersonal communication networks and the effectiveness of communication implementation on contraceptive methods in Gaharu.