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Journal : INDONESIAN MIDWIFERY HEALTH AND SCIENCES JOURNAL

THE SILENT DRIVERS OF EARLY MARRIAGE: HOW PARENTAL SUPPORT OUTWEIGHS KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE Kusumawardani, Devi Arine; Quraisy, Reihanatu
Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal Vol. 9 No. 3 (2025): Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal, July 2025
Publisher : UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/imhsj.v9i3.2025.265-278

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Background: Early marriage is still one of the problems affecting the health of society in Indonesia. The application for marriage dispensation in Jember Regency increases yearly; in 2020, Jember Regency was ranked second nationally. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of knowledge, attitudes and support of parents who have children who marry early in Silo District, Jember Regency. Method: This study is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach in Silo District, Jember Regency from July 2024 - August 2024. The population of this study was 77 parents who had children who married early in Silo District, Jember Regency. The sample was obtained from 75 because two people did not meet the inclusion criteria. The data were then analyzed univariately with a descriptive method before being presented in text and table form. Result: The results showed that 47 respondents (62.7%) had poor knowledge about the impact of early marriage, while only 28 respondents (37.3%) had good knowledge. Parents' attitudes towards early marriage were mainly negative, with 41 respondents (54.7%) having negative attitudes, and 34 respondents (45.3%) having positive attitudes. Conclusion: Most parents support children who marry early, with 52 respondents reporting high support, while 23 respondents reported low support.
FROM KNOWLEDGE TO CARE: UNDERSTANDING MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AMONG PUBLIC HEALTH STUDENTS Ivena, Pinaka Dya; Salsabilathifa, Nasywa Zuriah; Bahira, Hajar; Imelda, Laela Vita; Wulandari, Anggun Putri; Kinanti, Novita Cahya; Kusumawardani, Devi Arine
Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal Vol. 9 No. 4 (2025): Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal, October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/imhsj.v9i4.2025.434-447

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Background: Menstrual disorders vary among adolescents between 23% and 76% which can negatively impact adolescents’ health, academic success, and extracurricular activities. Knowledge and menstrual hygiene practices are important factors that influence seeking health services. This study aimed to assess students' knowledge and menstrual hygiene practices at the Faculty of Public Health, University of Jember, and to analyze the correlation between the level of knowledge and menstrual hygiene practices and the menstrual cycle of Public Health students. Method: This cross-sectional study was performed on female students at the Faculty of Public Health, University of Jember, classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023. This study was conducted from June to August 2024. A total of 150 public health students were recruited by simple random sampling. The public health students were interviewed using the questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses using the chi-square test. Result: The study found that more than half (65,3%) of female students had poor knowledge about menstrual hygiene, while only 54,7% demonstrated good menstrual hygiene practices. The analysis showed no correlation between the knowledge levels and menstrual hygiene practices with the menstrual cycle among public health students at the University of Jember. Conclusion: These findings underscore the low level of knowledge and menstrual hygiene practices among the respondents, emphasizing the urgent need for action and the urgency of enhancing awareness about adopting good menstrual hygiene practices, organizing meetings with the female students, and the importance of community support in addressing this issue