Knowledge about Reproductive Health among Students in Junior High School 3 Keruak, East Lombok

Intan Farida Yasmin; Dicky Adi Putra; Sayyid Abdil Hakam; Lia Fristka; Jimmi Lihartanadi; Matt Biondi; Christiani Christiani; Ayu Kartika Sari; Alain Laurent

doi:10.33476/ms.v7i2.1697

Authors

Intan Farida Yasmin
Dicky Adi Putra
Sayyid Abdil Hakam
Lia Fristka
Jimmi Lihartanadi
Matt Biondi
Christiani Christiani
Ayu Kartika Sari
Alain Laurent

https://doi.org/10.33476/ms.v7i2.1697

Keywords:

Reproductive Health, STIs, HIV-AIDS, knowledge, adolescent, rural

Abstract

Aims: The study aimed to analyze the knowledge level on reproductive health among junior high school students in a rural district, Keruak, East Lombok. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was carried out among seventh and eighth-grade students (n=139) in Junior High School 3 Keruak, East Lombok, from March to April 2015. All participants answered a validated questionnaire consisting of 66 questions regarding reproductive health, STIs (sexually transmitted infections), and HIV-AIDS. Results: The students had low scores in all three topics. They obtained the highest score on a reproductive health topic and the lowest score on STIs topic. Students in the eighth grade had a better score in reproductive health and HIV-AIDS than those in the seventh grade. Male students had better knowledge of reproductive health and HIV-AIDS than female students (p<0.05). Only 3.6% of total students had adequate knowledge of reproductive health and HIV-AIDS, while only 0.7% had sufficient knowledge of STIs. Conclusion: The knowledge level of students in Junior High School 3 Keruak is generally low in reproductive health, STIs, and HIV-AIDS topics. Male and higher-grade students had a higher level of knowledge in reproductive health and HIV-AIDS, and very few students understood STIs. Promotion and education programs are expected to raise adolescent's awareness concerning reproductive health issues.

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