Effectiveness of Health Education in Increasing Knowledge and Attitude Towards Free Sex in Medan

Abstract

<p>Adolescence is an unstable period which often makes teenagers fall into free sex. Free sex generally occurs not only because of adolescent’s desire or willingness, but also by the influence of environment and the insufficient and incorrect health information. This research was part of community service with quantitative quasi-experimental research type. The sample in this study was 300 teenagers in the city of Medan which then divided into intervention group (n=150) and control group (n=150). The intervention was health education about reproduction and sexual development in adolescents by involving counseling teachers, and the establishment of reproductive and sexual health counseling team in school. Statistical test was performed with Mann-Whitney. The results showed that health education was effective in increasing knowledge (p = 0,000) and attitudes (p =0,000) of students towards free sex behavior in Medan. Adolescent’s knowledge and attitudes toward sexual behavior can be improved through counseling and education. Health workers must be able to optimize their role in providing health education and counseling especially about the adolescent’s sexual development by involving the role of family and school.</p>

The Effectiveness of Health Education and Media Using Local Language in Improving Reproductive Health Knowledge Among Adolescents

“…Several similar studies have been conducted to investigate the effectiveness of health education interventions on reproductive health knowledge and attitudes among adolescents. For instance, a study in Medan (Nasution, Erniyati, and Hariati, 2019) showed that health education significantly increased knowledge (p-value=0.0001) and influenced attitudes (p-value=0.0001) towards free sex behaviour. The research concluded that counseling and education could effectively improve adolescents' knowledge and attitudes regarding sexual behavior.…”

Care Behavior on Postmenopausal During Covid-19 Pandemic in The Medan Johor District Area

“…One way that can be done to increase public knowledge is through education and counseling. Counseling on health, especially reproductive health, is important in educating the public (Nasution et al, 2019). Providing information and the importance of self-care by improving the immune system through community empowerment is one of the things that must be applied during the current pandemic covid-19.…”

“…This is in accordance with the opinion that says that age can affect a person's knowledge because the older a person is, there will be changes in the psychological aspects. Knowledge is also influenced by the experience possessed by respondents (Nasution et al, 2019). According to Notoatmodjo (2007) that there is a tendency that a person's knowledge will be better with more experience than with less experience.…”

Pengaruh Pik-Remaja Terhadap Pengetahuan Tentang Kesehatan Reproduksi, Sikap Seksual Pra Nikah Dan Perilaku Seksual Remaja Di Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri Kota Banda Aceh

“…21,22 Sikap menolak perilaku seksual pra -nikah ini terbentuk karena siswa anggota PIK-Remaja memiliki akses terhadap informasi kesehatan reproduksi yang memadai penelitianpenelitian yang serupa dimana remaja yang tidak memperoleh edukasi yang memadai tentang kesehatan reproduksi terbukti secara signifikan mempengaruhi perilaku seksual mereka. 23,24 Berbagai penelitian telah menunjukkan bahwa perilaku seksual pada remaja selalu diawali dengan pegangan tangan, ciuman dan sebagainya. Jika tidak memperoleh perhatian dan bimbingan yang serius dari orang tua, guru dan masyarakat, maka remaja yang telah terindikasi melakukan aktivitas seksual ringan memiliki kemungkinan untuk berkembang menjadi aktivitas seksual berat.…”