Jambura Journal of Health Sciences and Research
Vol 3, No 2 (2021): JULI: JAMBURA JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND RESEARCH

VULVA HYGIENE AWARENESS TO CHANGES IN KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR OF TEENAGE STUDENTS

Daniel Ardian Soeselo (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)
Farren Oktavia Suhardi (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)
Garry Grimaldy (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)
Felicia Kurniawan (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)
Nelly Tina Widjaja (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)
Sandy Theresia (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)
Sanny Winardi (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jul 2021

Abstract

Maturation of female reproductive organs begins in adolescence. Education about vulvar hygiene is one of the efforts to improve the health of reproductive organs. The purpose of the study was to determine the level of knowledge and changes in attitudes and behavior of adolescent students towards vulva hygiene after receiving education about vulvar hygiene. The research method was pre-test and post-test using a questionnaire, a sample of 83 respondents through the inclusion criteria. Education about vulvar hygiene was given after the pre-test. The post-test was conducted immediately after the educational session and repeated one month later. The results of the study, the mean value of the pre-test regarding knowledge, attitudes, and behavior was 13.87; 16.57; and 4.78. The mean value of the post-test one month later regarding knowledge, attitudes, and behavior was 26.87; 44.90; and 12.53. Paired T-test on knowledge, attitudes, and behavior showed a p-value of 0.000; 0.000; and 0.000. Conclusion: It was found that the value of knowledge, attitude, and behavior was low before being given education about vulvar hygiene. There was a significant change in value after providing education about vulvar hygiene. This shows the importance of education about vulvar hygiene in adolescent students. Keywords: Vulvar Hygiene, Knowledge, Adolescent

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jjhsr

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Jambura Journal of Health Sciences and Research is a health scientific journal which published original articles of public health. This articles Published Twice a year in January and July. Which Focus and Scope in public health issues, including : Epidemiology, Health Education and Promotion, ...