Study of Menarche Experience on Students of FKM UMJ

Amira Mhuthia Adila (Faculty of Public Health, Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta)
Munaya Fauziah (Faculty of Public Health, Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta)
Bella Febriani (Faculty of Public Health, Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta)
Deviana Aninda Putri (Faculty of Public Health, Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta)
Dewi Risqan Marfiah (Faculty of Public Health, Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta)

Proceeding Muhammadiyah International Public Health and Medicine Conference
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): PROCEEDING MUHAMMADIYAH INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINE CONFERENCE - F

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) about one-fifth of the world's population of adolescents aged 10-19 years. In Indonesia, 5.2% of women experience menarche under the age of 12 from 17 provinces. The purpose of this study was to find out in-depth the experience of menarche in adolescent girls, especially in the Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta. The type of research used is qualitative research. The statements of the four informants regarding their knowledge of menarche were good, with various attitudes, behaviors, and responses. Reproductive health education is needed at this menarche phase. FKM UMJ students have various experiences regarding menarche or their first menstrual period.