ANALYSIS OF COMMUNICATION FORMS IN THE GERMAS PROGRAM IN THE COVID 19 ERA IN PURBALINGGA REGENCY

Abstract

Germas is an Indonesian government program which aims to encourage people to live a healthy life and a healthy lifestyle. Germas is implemented in several regions in Indonesia, one of which is Purbalingga. In Purbalingga, the Germas program had a big impact during the Covid-19 era, because during that era, Germas made Purbalingga get the title of healthy district. In its implementation, Germas uses forms of communication in its outreach. The method used is qualitative, namely making observations made on the internet and also based on my own experiences. By using Germas forms of communication, we can produce very good progress in Purbalingga Regency. The forms of communication used include interpersonal communication, group communication and mass communication. Where each aspect has its own role in helping to implement the Germas program. Germas Purbalingga in Purbalingga Regency is a very significant effort in reducing and preventing Covid 19 from spreading widely in Purbalingga Regency. In analyzing the forms of communication for this program, it was found that the socialization carried out by the government in making appeals to the people of Purbalingga was classified as good and right on target. Information that is disseminated using forms of communication through OPDs in Purbalingga, community groups, and social media is utilized very well in following up on problems that occur. The Germas program produced very good and satisfying results. It is hoped that this program will continue to run in order to make the people of Purbalingga healthier and have a healthy pattern or lifestyle in order to produce a quality generation.