International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS)
(Special Issue) - International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS) - July 20

The Influence of Health Education on Adolescents' Knowledge of Promiscuity at SMK Negeri 1 Limboto

Rini Asnawat (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Nirmala Sunati (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Syabirin B. Syukur (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Suci Setiawati A. Karim (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Nabila Shabrina Hantai (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Natasya Fadillah Irwadin (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Sri Nurain I. S. Daduke (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Rita Tamrin (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Sultan Rizki Polamolo (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Andi Azkia Musdalifah (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Fidya Anggriani Adam (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Suci Fitri Mutia Bagu (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Sri Wanda Wante (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Isnawati Usman (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Magfira Gobel (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Tiyansi S. Muko (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Maimuna Paneo (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Paramudita Podu (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Susandri Kango (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Fachrul Alfaridzi Rahim (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Nur Hayun Oktaviany (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Dwy Venia Hulalata (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Alfiah Aprilia Musa (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Nur Fadilah Eraku (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Fitra Juniarty Nusi (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Mutiara K. Hasan (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Inriyanti Tui (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Nurhaliza Ihwan (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Adinda Ramadani Helingo (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Fitaloka Dukalang (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Delima Suleman (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Rahmat Hamsah (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Mulyadi Basole (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Wahyu Saputra Tobuhu (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Ariansyah Batalipu (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Mohamad Julianda Kantu (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Gina Raudatul Janna Karim (Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan,Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Aug 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Promiscuity in adolescents is a complex public health problem and has the risk of causing unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS, and mental health disorders. SMK Negeri 1 Limboto has never received a structured reproductive health education program. This study aims to analyze the influence of health education carried out by the 2023 Nursing Class C team of the University of Muhammadiyah Gorontalo on increasing adolescents' knowledge about promiscuity. Methods: This study used a pre-experimental design with a one group pre-test post-test approach. The sample amounted to 100 students in grades X and XI of SMK Negeri 1 Limboto who were selected using the purposive sampling technique. The intervention was in the form of health counseling for 3 hours using the ppt presentation method and a question and answer session and simulation. The implementers of the activity are 34 students of Class C Nursing with a division of duties according to POAC management. The instrument used a structured questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.87). Data analysis was conducted using a paired t-test with α = 0.05. Results: The average pre-test students' knowledge was 55.4 (SD = 12.6) and after the intervention (post-test) increased to 85.2 (SD = 8.3) with an increase of 29.8 points. All 100 students (100%) were present from the beginning to the end of the activity. The results of the paired t-test showed a p value of < 0.001 (p < 0.05), which means that there was a significant difference between the knowledge before and after the counseling. As many as 90% of students achieved a score of ≥75 on the post-test compared to only 14% on the pre-test. Other findings showed that 36% of students had been invited to drink alcohol, 14% had been invited to try drugs, and 68% were uncomfortable telling their parents/teachers. Conclusion: The health education carried out by the 2023 Nursing Class C team (34 people) using the POAC approach was effective in increasing adolescents' knowledge of promiscuity with a perfect participation rate (100%). This program is recommended to be implemented in an ongoing manner in schools.

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance Public Health Social Sciences

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