Representation of Dimensions Supporting and Inhibiting HIV/AIDS Information System in Surakarta Indonesia

This research aims to study dimensions supporting and inhibiting HIV/AIDS Information System (SIHA) in Surakarta Indonesia using Hall’s representation theory. Primary data used in this exploratory research conducted in Surakarta Indonesia derived from staff of Information Technology of Surakarta’s Health Office, Voluntary Counselling and Testing clinic of Dr. Oen Hospital of Surakarta, Public Health Centre of Banjarsari Surakarta, and outreach workers and administration staff of SPEK-HAM, and some people with HIV/AIDS in Surakarta. Secondary data were document and archive relevant to HIV/AIDS information. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interview, and documentation. Data validation was conducted using data source triangulation and data were analysed using interactive model. Result shows that SIHA could be learnt, operated, processed, and managed according to SIHA operation. Promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative programs related HIV/AIDS is less optimal in Surakarta, because of IT personnel operating SIHA mastering poorly the HIV/AIDS recording and reporting system, budget not supporting information system development; error server, limited internet access and not well-maintained open access data, leading to incomplete data and information on HIV/AIDS. Optimizing the implementation of SIHA in Surakarta Indonesia must be supported by capacity building of officers in information technology, financial support, and an integrated information system.