Abstract
Introduction: Teens need proper informations concerning sexuality, which is able to guide their perception and behaviour towards sexuality. Inapropriate informations by means of porn exposure though media will lead to hazardous sexual behavior. This study aimed at determining the effect of porn exposure through media on the sexual behavior of teenagers in 2 highschools in Ambon Maluku. 
 Method: This study applied cross sectional design with 755 respondents from 2 highschools in Ambon. The effect of porn exposure on behavior was determined using Chi-square test. This study hipotesized that there was significant effect of porn exposure through media on the teenagers sexual behavior. 
 Result: It was found that 62.6% of the respondents have risky behavior (low and high-risk) and Chi-square test reveals significance level of p<0.001 (OR=1,9; CI95% 1,41-2,61)
 Conclusion: This study conluded that porn exposure through media have significant effect on the sexual behavior of teenagers of 2 Highschools in Ambon. Teens that were exposed to porn through media are in risk of commit unsafe sexual behavior 1,9 times higer than those who were not. Therefore, active involvement of teacher and advocations from health professional and psychologist are needed to promote safe and responsible teenagers sexual behavior in both highschools.
 
 Keywords: porn exposure, pornography, sexual behavior, teenagers.
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