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Mellysa Kowara
Center for Public Health Innovation (CPHI), FK UNUD
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The Roles of Parents, Health Workers, and Peer in Preventing Youth Premarital Sex Behaviour in Indonesia Mellysa Kowara; Anastasia Titisari; Luh Kadek Ratih Swandewi
WMJ (Warmadewa Medical Journal) Vol 9 No 1 (2024): May 2024
Publisher : Warmadewa University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22225/wmj.9.1.9432.18-28

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Adolescents are a vital component in the nation's development for the future, comprising 10% of the total population aged 15-24 years old. However, many adolescents are engaging in premarital sex, which contributes to various adverse effects including an increased risk of contracting STIs, HIV/AIDS, unintended pregnancies, and more. This study aims to analyze the roles of parents, peers, and healthcare providers in providing sexual education to prevent premarital sex among adolescents. Using a cross-sectional approach, the study analyzed the role of parents, healthcare workers, and peers in sexual education and its influence on premarital sexual behavior. The research was conducted in nine districts in Bali Province, with a total sample size of 455 individuals. The results revealed that the majority of adolescents consider sexual and reproductive health education important but feel uncomfortable discussing it, particularly with their parents. The absence of parental involvement was indicated by other findings, as only the roles of healthcare workers and peers were significantly associated with a history of receiving sexual education. The role of parents as the primary source of sexual education and guidance can be enhanced through training and education to improve their understanding of adolescent reproductive counseling. This would foster a sense of comfort and openness in discussing the sexual and reproductive issues experienced by adolescents.
Nutritional Status and Food Preference Differences Among Primary School Students in Karangasem, Bali Mellysa Kowara; I Putu Suiraoka; Yessi Crosita Octaria; Eny Kurnia Sari; Agnes A Malipu
WMJ (Warmadewa Medical Journal) Vol 10 No 2 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22225/wmj.10.2.13770.88-100

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Nutritional status during primary school age is essential for optimal physical growth and cognitive development. Dietary transitions driven by modernization—including increased consumption of fast foods and sweetened beverages—may reduce the intake of nutrient-dense foods. This study aimed to describe the nutritional status and food preferences of students at SDN 2 Besakih, Karangasem, Bali. A cross-sectional study was conducted. Anthropometric measurements were obtained from all students present (n = 211) and assessed using BMI-for-age and height-for-age indicators based on WHO AnthroPlus standards. Food preference data were collected from 72 students selected through stratified sampling using a pictorial Likert-scale questionnaire. Data were analysed using univariate, bivariate, and multifactorial tests. Most students exhibited normal nutritional status, although both undernutrition and overnutrition were present. The leftward shift in BMI-for-age and height-for-age z-score curves indicated vulnerability to undernutrition and stunting. Female students demonstrated significantly higher preference scores for chicken dishes (p = 0.003) and milk-based or sweetened beverages (p = 0.009). Grade level influenced preferences for chicken dishes and beverages, with no significant interaction between gender and grade. Vegetable preference was relatively low across all groups. Primary school children in rural Karangasem face a double burden of malnutrition accompanied by shifting dietary preferences toward less balanced food choices. Strengthening school-based nutrition interventions, including nutrition education, healthy canteen programs, and routine growth monitoring, is critical to fostering healthy dietary habits early in life.
Co-Authors Agnes A Malipu Anastasia Titisari Eny Kurnia Sari I Putu Suiraoka Luh Kadek Ratih Swandewi Yessi Crosita Octaria