Prospect: Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)

Breaking Communication Barriers through Inclusive Sexuality Education for Deaf Community: A Case Study of The PERINTIS Program at PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Refinery Unit Balongan

Andromedo Cahyo Purnomo (PT Pertamina Patra Niaga RU Balongan)
Sabrina Hani Andhita (PT Pertamina Patra Niaga RU Balongan)
Septia Latifah (PT Pertamina Patra Niaga RU Balongan)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Oct 2026

Abstract

Many diversities of  HIV/AIDS prevention and reproductive health programs remain largely lacking in comprehensiveness and rarely reach vulnerable groups, particularly deaf individuals. This research aims to examine the approach and implementation praxis of the PERINTIS (Pemberdayaan Inklusi Teman Istimewa) Program, initiated by PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Refinery Unit Balongan, in providing inclusive sexual education in Indramayu Regency. This study employs a qualitative approach with a case study design to observe the implementation of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility program. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and reviews of internal documents. The results of this study reveal three main findings. First, there is a paradigm shift from a Charity Model to a Rights-Based Model, wherein deaf individuals are recognized as equals with the same rights to sexual health education. Second, inclusive sexual education manifests a learning process that creates an egalitarian space regardless of background, fosters multi-stakeholder synergy, and shapes a more tolerant society. Third, the program yields positive impacts on both deaf individuals and the general public, namely by opening access to sexual education resources, strengthening social interactions, combating social stigma against the deaf community and People Living with HIV/AIDS, and increasing the participation of all involved parties.

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jpm

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Humanities Environmental Science Social Sciences

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Aim Prospect: Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat is a medium for academicians, government, private companies, and social institutions to communicate community empowerment activities. Each published article is expected to provide new insights and inspire activities elsewhere on related issues. Scope ...