Journal of Health and Behavioral Science
Vol 5 No 2 (2023): June 2023

Factors Associated with Adolescent Premarital Sexual Behavior

Maria Faustina Arvidiani (Universitas Nusa Cendana)
Muntasir Muntasir (Program Studi Magister Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat, FKM Universitas Nusa Cendana)
Amelya B. Sir (Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat, FKM Universitas Nusa Cendana)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2023

Abstract

This study aims to analyze factors related to adolescent premarital sex behavior, namely intention, access to information, peer conformity, parental roles, acting situations and self-efficacy. The research was conducted at SMAK St. Familia Wae Nakeng, Lembor sub-district, West Manggarai Regency. The research conducted was an analytical survey using a cross-sectional study. The research subjects were SMAK St. students. Familia Wae Nakeng, numbering 88 teenagers. The sample selection used a proportioned stratified random sampling technique. Data analysis used bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that intention, peer conformity, parental roles, acting situations and self-efficacy had a relationship with adolescent premarital sex behavior. while access to information has no relationship with premarital sex behavior among adolescents. It is hoped that the SMAK St. Familia Wae Nakeng can organizecommunication, information and education (IEC) programs regarding reproductive health in adolescents conducted by teachers or in collaboration with the BKKBN and local health centers.

Copyrights © 2023






Journal Info

Abbrev

CJPS

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Health Professions Neuroscience Public Health Social Sciences

Description

Focus and Scope Journal of Health and Behavioral Science (JHBS) is an open-access journal, publishes research from various topics in psychology. We dedicated ourselves in developing psychology and behavioral sciences in the world, especially in the areas of: Health Psychology Clinical Psychology ...