Jurnal EduHealth
Vol. 15 No. 04 (2024): Jurnal EduHealt (inpres), Year 2024

The Effect Of Peer Education On Improving Adolescent Girls' Knowledge Of Early Marriage At MA Al-Mutaqqin Suahid, Kapuas Hulu Regency

Suryani, Suryani (Unknown)
Afritasari, Sofia (Unknown)
Putri, Dwi Khalisa (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2024

Abstract

Adolescence is a period of rapid growth characterized by a strong sense of curiosity, often leading to the uncritical acceptance of information in various contexts. One negative condition that can arise during this stage is adolescent sexual behavior. This study aims to determine the effect of peer education on improving adolescent girls' knowledge about early marriage at MA Al-Mutaqqin Suahid, Kapuas Hulu Regency. Method: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach, involving 30 respondents selected through purposive sampling. The research intervention consisted of peer education activities. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods, with the Wilcoxon test applied for statistical analysis. Results: The findings indicate a significant effect of peer education on improving adolescent girls' knowledge about early marriage at MA Al-Mutaqqin Suahid, Kapuas Hulu Regency. Conclusion: Peer education has a positive impact on increasing adolescent girls' knowledge regarding early marriage at MA Al-Mutaqqin Suahid, Kapuas Hulu Regency.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

healt

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health Veterinary

Description

The EduHealt journal contains articles based on research results or equivalent in the health field. The research includes research related to the community environment as well as in the general public. Articles published in this journal have never been published/published by other ...