Journal of Global Research in Public Health
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024): December

The Impact of Social Media on Reproductive Health Knowledge Among Gen Z

badrun, alia (Unknown)
Rikha Putri Nabila (Unknown)
Desy Hermayanti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2024

Abstract

Social media plays a significant role in the lives of Generation Z, especially in influencing knowledge and behavior related to reproductive health. This study aims to describe the impact of social media on reproductive health among generation Z, including the issue of early marriage, risky sexual behavior, and pregnancy outside of marriage. The results showed that free access to pornographic content and lack of reproductive health education are the main factors that encourage these negative behaviors. Early marriage risks causing health complications such as LBW, anemia, and hypertension, while risky sexual behavior increases the rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In addition, pregnancy outside of marriage often occurs due to low knowledge of reproductive health and weak parental supervision. Prevention efforts involve the active role of the government, parents, and proper education to build a good understanding of reproductive health. Thus, controlling the use of social media and increasing reproductive health literacy are important solutions to overcome this problem among Generation Z.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JGRPH

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

Journal of Global Research in Public Health is interested in (but not limited to) all aspects related to publich health. This journal encompasses original articles, review articles, and case studies, covering: Epidemiology Public Health Nutrition Occcupational Health Environmental Health Health ...