International Journal of Applied Counseling and Social Sciences
Vol 6, No 01 (2025): International Journal of Applied Counseling and Social Sciences

The Influence of Reproductive Health Education on Menstruation on the Knowledge of Adolescent Girls at SMPN 24 Padang

Hakim, Rahmadini Faricha (Unknown)
Rusdi, Annisa (Unknown)
Putri, Mustika Khasanah (Unknown)
Nurhafiza, Nurhafiza (Unknown)
Aisyah, Siti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jun 2025

Abstract

Adolescence is a transitional period characterized by various physical and psychological changes, including menstruation in adolescent girls. Lack of knowledge about menstruation can affect adolescents' behavior in maintaining reproductive health. Menstruation-related reproductive health education can improve adolescents' knowledge. This study aims to determine the influence of reproductive health education on adolescent girls' knowledge about menstruation. This study uses a quantitative design with a pre-experimental, pre-test, and post-test one-group design approach. The sample comprised 58 respondents. Samples were taken by purposive sampling technique. Data was analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed that most respondents (56.90%) had a low level of knowledge before the intervention. After being given an intervention, knowledge increased as much as (89.6%) of respondents had good knowledge. The results of Wilcoxon's statistical test showed a significant influence of reproductive health education on menstruation on adolescent girls' knowledge level at SMPN 24 Padang (p-value = 0.000).

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijacss

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Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

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The International Journal of Applied Counseling and Social Sciences (IJACSS) aims to publish articles dedicated to all aspects of the latest outstanding developments in counseling and education and featuring articles that advance the empirical, theoretical, and methodological understanding of ...