International Journal of Health Science
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): : International Journal of Health

Young Women's Knowledge of the Risks of Teenage Pregnancy

Adriana Bangun (STIKes Mitar Sejati)
Sabarina Tarigan (STIKes Mitra Sejati)
Kiki Khoiriyani (Institusi Kesehatan Sumatra Utara)
Putri Diah Pemiliana (STIKes Sehati)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2025

Abstract

Teenage pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs in women aged 11-19 years. Knowledge by teenagers greatly influences the attitudes or behavior of teenagers, both positive and negative, towards teenage pregnancy. This study aims to determine the description of teenage girls' knowledge about the risks of pregnancy in adolescence. This study uses a descriptive research design with a survey approach, with a population of 103 female students and a total sampling sample of 103 respondents. This study uses a questionnaire as a research instrument and data are analyzed using frequency distribution. The results of this study indicate that 81 respondents (78.6%) of teenage girls at Primbana Private High School have a sufficient level of knowledge, 15 respondents (14.6%) have a low level of knowledge, and 7 respondents (6.8%) have a good level of knowledge. The conclusion is that most teenage girls at Primbana Private High School have a sufficient level of knowledge about the risks of teenage pregnancy and a small number have a good level of knowledge about teenage pregnancy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijhs

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Health Science, This journal publishes articles on practice, theory, and research in all areas of health, including: Surgical Medical Practice, Pharmacy, Maternity, Child Health, Mental Health, Public Health, Dental, Medical Education, Midwifery, Medicine and Nursing, Health ...