IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPEN DEFECATION FREE PROGRAM IN EAST KUTAI REGENCY

Community-Based Total Sanitation (STBM) is a national policy oriented towards promotive and preventive public health efforts, particularly in the Open Defecation Free (ODF) pillar. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the STBM policy in Karangan Dalam Village, Karangan District, East Kutai Regency. It aims to identify supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation. This study uses a qualitative, descriptive approach. Data collection through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation of the village government, community leaders, and health workers. Data analysis uses the interactive model of Miles and Huberman through data condensation, data presentation, and the drawing and verification of conclusions. The results of this study illustrate that the commitment of internal actors, the role of health workers, and sectoral synergy have supported the implementation of the STBM program in Karangan Dalam Village. However, its implementation still faces obstacles, including limited resources, suboptimal village budgets, unequal community participation, and ingrained habits that are difficult to break. This study concludes that the successful implementation of STBM requires strengthening institutional capacity, sustainable funding, and consistent community behavior change strategies.