The influence of electronic module of marriage age maturity towards the self-efficacy of adolescent cadres in conducting education in Youth Information and Counseling Center (PIK-R), Bantul Regency

Ufairoh Salma Pratiwi (Alma Ata University)
Wahyuningsih Wahyuningsih (Alma Ata University)
Anafrin Yugistyowati (Alma Ata University)

JNKI (Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan Indonesia) (Indonesian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery)
Vol 12, No 2 (2024)

Background: Insufficient understanding of marriage-age maturity education related to self-efficacy among adolescent cadres contributes to early marriage and pregnancy at a young age, consequently elevating the risk of maternal mortality. Adolescent cadres play a crucial role as both peer groups and agents of change. Addressing this issue can be facilitated through the use of electronic modules, which have demonstrated effectiveness.Objectives: This study aims to determine the influence of electronic module of marriage age maturity towards the self-efficacy of adolescent cadres in conducting education in Youth Information and Counseling Center (PIK-R), Bantul Regency.Methods: This research employed a non-equivalent quasi-experimental design featuring pre-test and post-test assessments with a control group setup. The sample was selected through total sampling, comprising 50 respondents divided into two groups: 24 in the intervention group at Ngireng-ngireng Village (PIK-R Fresh) and 26 in the control group at Padokan Lor Village (PIK-R Pelangi). This research was conducted from February to March 2023. The instruments used in the study, including the electronic module of marriage age maturity and a self-efficacy questionnaire for adolescent cadres. The analysis used in this research was the paired sample t-test. Results: The paired sample t-test statistical analysis yielded a significant value of p-value 0.000 (p<0.05). This indicates that there is an influence on self-efficacy in the intervention group and the control group after being provided with education about marriage-age maturity using electronic modules and PowerPoint slides.Conclusions: The electronic modules of marriage-age maturity education have an impact on the self-efficacy of adolescent cadres involved in education in PIK-R, Bantul Regency. Consequently, it's advisable for adolescent cadres to integrate these electronic modules into their daily routines to boost their self-efficacy and educate their peers more effectively.