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Understanding Precocious Puberty: When Childhood Ends Too Soon Muliana, Atriska Citra; Putri, Imey Pinasty Harianto; Prasetya, Rangga Cahya; Indratama, I Nyoman Yudayana; Athalia, Ihza Namira; Shafitri, Shira Shalsabina; Mertasari, Baiq Merna; Josafat, Gantha Narendra; Ilmiah, Janiya Abdila; As Shiddiq, Muhammad Hilmy; Aulia, Rashieka Salma; Ajmala, Indana Eva
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 25 No. 4 (2025): Oktober-Desember
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v25i4.10337

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Precocious puberty is an endocrine disorder characterized by the premature development of secondary sexual characteristics, defined as occurring before the age of 8 in girls and 9 in boys. This literature review aims to understand precocious puberty: when childhood ends too soon. The article was compiled using a literature review method. Data were obtained through a search of various scientific sources, including international and national journals, textbooks, and clinical guidelines from the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI). Central precocious puberty, most often idiopathic in girls but associated with underlying pathology in boys, is caused by premature activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, while the peripheral form is caused by excess sex steroid production independent of gonadotropin stimulation. Clinical manifestations include early breast development, testicular enlargement, rapid linear growth, acne, and the early appearance of pubic or axillary hair. Diagnosis relies on a combination of careful history taking, physical examination, hormonal testing, bone age assessment, and imaging studies such as pelvic ultrasound or cranial MRI when indicated. Management strategies vary based on etiology, with gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists being the standard treatment for central precocious puberty, while surgical or medical therapy is used for peripheral causes. In conclusion, precocious puberty is a childhood health issue of increasing concern due to its increasing global incidence. This condition not only impacts accelerated bone maturation and potential short stature in adulthood, but also impacts the child's psychological well-being and causes emotional distress to the family.
Factors Associated with Compliance to Iron Supplementation Tablet Consumption Among Adolescent Girls in Coastal Area of West Lombok As Shiddiq, Muhammad Hilmy; Lestarini, Ima Arum; Restuningdyah, Novia Andansari Putri
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 25 No. 4 (2025): Oktober-Desember
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v25i4.10188

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Anemia remains a major health problem among adolescent girls in Indonesia, with significant implications for reproductive health and productivity. Since 2014, the government has implemented an iron supplementation program through schools, yet compliance remains low. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between family support, teacher support, peer support, and socioeconomic status with compliance to iron tablet consumption among adolescent girls at SMAN 1 Lembar. This was an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. A total of 84 students were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a validated and reliable online questionnaire and analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed significant associations between teacher support (p<0.05) and peer support (p<0.05) with compliance to iron tablet consumption, while family support and socioeconomic status showed no significant associations (p>0.05). In conclusion, compliance with iron tablet consumption among adolescent girls is more strongly influenced by teacher and peer support than by family or socioeconomic factors. Strengthening school involvement and peer influence may serve as effective strategies to improve adherence and enhance anemia prevention programs.