Innovative Approaches in Health Science Journal
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Innovative Approaches in Health Science Journal

The influence of gender equality-based reproductive health education in increasing sexual knowledge and self-efficacy of adolescent girls

Mustafa, Sri Resky (Unknown)
Nurdiansyah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Aug 2024

Abstract

Background: Adolescence is a transitional phase connecting childhood and adulthood, requiring special attention and protection. During puberty, adolescents are vulnerable to issues related to reproductive health. This study was conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Bantaeng. Method: The research employed a Quasi-Experimental Pretest-Posttest One Group Design. The population consisted of all second-year female students of SMP Negeri 1 Bantaeng, totaling 67 individuals. The sampling technique used was Total Sampling, where the entire population served as the sample, analyzed using the Paired Sample T-Test. Results: The results showed that among the 67 participants, before being provided with gender-equity-based reproductive health education, 21 students (31.3%) had good knowledge, and 46 students (68.7%) had poor knowledge. After the education, 53 students (79.1%) had good knowledge, and 14 students (20.9%) had poor knowledge. Regarding self-efficacy, before the education, 18 students (26.9%) had high self-efficacy, while 49 students (73.1%) had low self-efficacy. After the education, 44 students (65.7%) had high self-efficacy, and 23 students (34.3%) had low self-efficacy. Conclusion: The findings indicate that gender-equity-based reproductive health education positively influences the improvement of knowledge and sexual self-efficacy among adolescents at SMP Negeri 1 Bantaeng

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IAHSJ

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Other

Description

"Innovative Approaches in Health Science Journal" focuses on innovative approaches in health sciences. This journal is committed to presenting the latest research and scientific contributions that discuss new methods, techniques or approaches that can increase understanding and improvement in ...