Health Communication Issues of the People in Street Situation during Pandemic Covid-19

People living on the streets is a phenomenon that occurs in a number of cities throughout Indonesia. Yogyakarta, like other cities, faces the same issue. People on the streets face an even greater challenge during pandemics. This raises additional concerns, including the threat of homelessness, poverty, and insufficient health care access. The purpose of this study is to examine the health communication issues confronting people on the street during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study employs a qualitative approach with a phenomenological orientation. Age growth has an effect on and affects the welfare of people living on the street. Individuals living on the street face new challenges such as health concerns, family conflicts, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unplanned pregnancy (KTD). The situation in Covid-19 has resulted in street people having difficulty accessing health care. The actors involved must develop interpersonal trust with the people they encounter on the street. To gain the trust of strangers on the street, informal communication can be used. Particularly on issues concerning health communication.