Attitudes Of Adolescent Girls Research Articles

Gambaran Pengetahuan dan Sikap Remaja Putri Terhadap Kepatuhan Konsumsi Tablet Besi

Adherence to iron (Fe) tablet consumption is 1 tablet every week throughout the year. Adherence to iron tablet consumption is still very low due to low knowledge and attitudes about iron tablet consumption. This study aims to determine the description of knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls towards compliance with iron tablet consumption at SMA Negeri 1 Bengkunat Pesisir Barat in 2023. The design used was descriptive with 39 respondents. Total sampling technique. The results showed a good level of knowledge of 14 respondents (36%), sufficient knowledge of 20 respondents (51.2%) and less knowledge of 5 respondents (12.8%). Attitude results, 16 respondents (41%) had a positive attitude and 23 respondents (59%) had a negative attitude. The results of compliance showed 9 respondents (23%) were compliant and 30 respondents (77%) were not compliant. The conclusion is that the majority of respondents' knowledge level is lacking, and they have a negative attitude and are not compliant with iron tablet consumption. Suggestions for further research are able to apply the provision of Health Education to compliance with iron tablet consumption as a prevention of iron deficiency anemia.

Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Remaja Putri Dengan Manajemen Kesehatan Menstruasi di Posyandu Remaja Wilayah Kerja Kelurahan Baran Timur

Menstrual health management is a way to maintain cleanliness and health when women are menstruating. Poor knowledge and attitudes can lead to poor menstrual health management which can cause disease in women's reproductive organs. The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls and menstrual health management in the youth posyandu in the working area of ​​Baran Timur subdistrict. This research is a quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were teenage girls who had menstruated with a total of 87 respondents taken through total sampling. Data collection used a questionnaire and data analysis used the chi-square test. Bivariate analysis results show a p value of 0.016 for the relationship between knowledge and menstrual health management and a p value of 0.029 for the relationship between attitudes and menstrual health management, where this value is less than 0.05 so that Ha is accepted which means there is a relationship between knowledge and attitudes of young women and menstrual health management. It is hoped that knowledge of menstrual health management will be further improved so that attitudes will improve. The author's suggestion for the Ceria Youth Posyandu is to be able to collaborate with the community health center and the East Baran sub-district to be able to provide education regarding Menstrual Health Management not only to young women but also to young men.

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN TEENAGE DAUGHTERS' ATTITUDES AGAINST EARLY MARRIAGE AND KNOWLEDGE LEVELS AT SMPN 2 INDRAMAYU IN 2023

Background: An early marriage is one that happens when a person is less than 18 and is prohibited by law from marrying at this age. One of the factors causing early marriage is the lack of knowledge and attitudes of young women. Based on data from the Indramayu Religious Court in 2022, there were 572 incoming marriage dispensation cases. The highest marriage dispensation case in Indramayu Regency in 2022 occurred in Indramayu District with 28 cases. Objectives: To determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes of girls towards early marriage at Two State Junior High Schools Indramayu in 2023. Methods: This study used a quantitative method with a Cross Sectional approach. The population was 275 female students. The sample amounted to 130 respondents with Stratified Random Sampling technique. Instrument used a questionnaire. Data analysis using univariate and bivariate. Results: This study shows that there is a relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls towards early marriage at Two State Junior High Schools with a p-value = 0.002. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls towards early marriage at Two State Junior High Schools Indramayu.

A holistic approach to menstrual hygiene: Analyzing the interconnected roles of knowledge, socio-cultural correlates, and attitudes in adolescent girls

<p><strong><em>Background: </em></strong><em>Adolescent girls are vulnerable to reproductive health problems such as genitalia infections, due to lack of personal hygiene during menstruation. Adolescent girls' attitudes towards personal hygiene during menstruation can be influenced by several factors, including the level of knowledge about menstruation and socio-cultural aspects that influence perceptions of personal hygiene during menstruation.</em></p><p><strong><em>Objectives: </em></strong><em>This study was conducted to analyze the relationship between knowledge and social culture with attitudes about personal hygiene during menstruation among adolescent girls.</em></p><p><strong><em>Methods: </em></strong><em>This study uses quantitative correlation with a cross sectional approach. Sampling using purposive sampling with a total of 112 adolescent girls. The research was conducted at MTS Al-Hidayah Satron, Tasikmalya Regency in April-July 2023. Data were collected using knowledge, socio-cultural, and attitude questionnaires about personal hygiene during menstruation. Data were analysed using univariate and bivariate with Spearman rank.</em><em></em></p><p><strong><em>Results: </em></strong><em>The results of research on adolescent girls mostly have poor knowledge as many as 51 people (45.5%), most of them were 62 people (55,4%) with unsupportive socio-culture, and most of them were 65 people (58%) with negative attitude. The statistical test results showed that there was a relationship between knowledge and attitude about personal hygiene during menstruation with a p-value of 0.001 and there was a relationship between social culture and attitude about personal hygiene during menstruation with a p-value of 0.000.</em><em></em></p><p><strong><em>Conclusions: </em></strong><em>Knowledge and social culture of adolescent girls are associated with attitudes about personal hygiene during menstruation. Further research is needed to change the attitude of adolescent girls about personal hygiene during menstruation by increasing the knowledge and socio-culture of adolescent girls so that they can perform personal hygiene during menstruation.</em><em></em></p>

The Relationship Between Knowledge and Attitude About Anemia with Compliance to Consume Iron Supplement Tablets in Female Adolescents of Grade X at State Senior High School 13 Surabaya

The transition from childhood to adulthood that adolescents go through is known as the "adolescent stage". Anemia is a common nutritional condition among adolescent girls in Indonesia. This study aimed to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls regarding anemia and their willingness to take Fe (iron) tablets. The type of research is analytic observational with a cross sectional approach. A total of 68 panelists were purposively selected. The results showed that most had a good understanding of anemia, but there were still many who did not take Fe (iron) tablets. Chi-Square test was applied to analyze the data and it was found that adolescent girls in class X SMA Negeri 13 Surabaya did not know anything about anemia and did not take blood enhancement tablets. In conclusion, most of the adolescent girls have positive attitude and knowledge related to anemia, but some adolescents do not consume Fe (iron) supplements. Suggestion: Inspire adolescent girls to consume Fe (iron) supplements along with providing comprehensive information related to anemia and motivation.

The Effect Of Health Education Using Comic Media On Knowledge And Attitude Towards Personal Hygiene Among Adolescent Girls In Dayah Insan Qur’ani, Sukamakmur District, Aceh Besar Regency

Introduction: Proper personal hygiene is essential for adolescent girls’ health and well-being. However, many adolescent girls lack knowledge and have negative attitudes towards personal hygiene. Health education using engaging media, such as comics, can be an effective approach to improve knowledge and attitudes in this population. Objective: This study aims to investigate the effect of health education using comic media on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls towards personal hygiene. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-post design. The study involved 75 adolescent girls from Dayah Insan Qur’ani, Sukamakmur District, Aceh Besar Regency. Data on knowledge and attitudes were collected through questionnaires before and after the provision of a health education comic. Results: The results showed that before the comic intervention, the majority of respondents had poor knowledge (64.6%) and negative attitudes (56.9%) towards personal hygiene. After the intervention, the proportion of respondents with poor knowledge decreased to 55.5%, and most (56.9%) had a positive attitude. Statistical analysis indicated a significant effect of the comic-based health education on both knowledge (p < 0.05) and attitudes (p < 0.05) of the adolescent girls. Conclusion: Health education using comic media is effective in improving the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls towards personal hygiene. This suggests that comics can be a valuable educational tool to promote better personal hygiene practices among adolescent girls.

The Relationship of Balanced Nutrition Knowledge with the Attitudes and Behaviors of Young Women

This study aims to determine the relationship between balanced nutrition knowledge with the attitudes and behaviors of adolescent girls. An analytical survey with a cross-sectional design was conducted in July – August 2023 at the Paqusata Youth Integrated Healthcare Center working area of the Teluk Lingga Health Center, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. A total of 51 adolescents were included as a sample using total sampling and setting inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis using the Chi-Square test. Univariate tests showed respondents' age (31.4%), grade 10 (41.2%), mothers with high school education (43.1%), and parents' occupation was IRT (78.4%). Knowledge of balanced nutrition is mostly a good criterion (62.7%), attitudes are mostly good criteria (66.7%), and behaviour is mostly a good criterion (51%). The bivariate test showed knowledge of balanced nutrition with attitudes in adolescent girls with a value of p = 0.000. And knowledge of balanced nutrition with behaviour in adolescent girls with a value of p = 0.025. There is a relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and attitudes in adolescent girls. There is a relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and behaviour in adolescent girls. It is hoped that the management of the Puskesmas can provide regular nutrition socialization and education at the Adolescent Integrated Healthcare Center and in schools regarding balanced nutrition.

Exploring eating behaviors, knowledge and attitudes of adolescent Indian girls.

Data on the eating behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes of adolescent girls in Visnagar, India, focusing on the prevalence of non-communicable diseases [NCDs] and their association with dietary practices is of interest. Adolescence, a crucial developmental phase, sets the foundation for lifelong health habits, necessitating an understanding of the determinants influencing eating behaviors. The research aims to identify gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices [KAP], providing insights for culturally sensitive public health strategies. Through structured questionnaires and Likert scales, data were collected from a purposive sample of adolescent girls [ages 12-18] in a selected school. Descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were employed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, considering demographic variables. Non-significant associations were found between these variables and demographics. The mean knowledge score was 25.11, reflecting a moderate level, while the mean attitudes score was 99.54, indicating generally positive attitudes. Adolescent girls demonstrated an overall mean behaviour score of 110.93, with a positive correlation [0.72] between knowledge and behaviors and a stronger correlation [0.99] between attitudes and behaviors. Findings highlight the universal importance of knowledge in influencing eating behaviors and emphasize the need for culturally tailored interventions considering regional influences. The study contributes valuable insights into the interplay of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to eating disorders in adolescent girls, serving as a foundation for targeted public health strategies.

Perubahan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Remaja Putri terhadap Pencegahan Anemia melalui Media Aplikasi Berbasis Android di SMKN 9 Kota Padang

Anemia is a frequently encountered health issue in adolescent girls. The results of the Padang Pasir Health Center (2020) screening indicate that the highest risk of anemia occurred at SMKN 9 Padang City, reaching 26.31%. The research aims to determine changes in the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls towards preventing anemia through an android-based application at SMK Negeri 9 Padang City. This study used a mixed methods approach, using a qualitative exploratory case study and a quasi-quantitative experimental design with one group pretest-posttest setting. The research population consisted of 274 grade 11 students at SMKN 9 Padang City with a total sample of 73 students. Qualitative data was collected through an interview guide, while quantitative data was collected using a pretest-posttest questionnaire. The results of qualitative research in making Android-based applications, and quantitative results show an average increase in knowledge scores from 11.04 to 15.56, and attitude scores from 51.41 to 60.37 after attending education using Android-based applications. This shows a significant increase in knowledge and attitude with a p-value of 0.0001 (p<0.05). In conclusion, there was a change in knowledge and attitude before and after counseling through an android-based application about preventing anemia in young women at SMK Negeri 9 Padang City. Future researchers are encouraged to develop more comprehensive content and a variety of features to expand the range of Android-based applications.

Gambaran Pengetahuan Gizi dan Sikap Remaja Putri terhadap Kepatuhan Mengkonsumsi Tablet Tambah Darah di SMA Negeri 6 Palembang

Background : Young women are a group that is prone to anemia because they are easily influenced by the social environment including food selection.9) The impact on young women is a decrease in learning concentration so that they can experience bleeding before and during childbirth. 
 Purpose of the study was to determine the picture of nutritional knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls towards adherence to taking blood-added tablets at SMA Negeri 6 Palembang. 
 Method is discriptive with a cross sectional design. The sample used was 70 young women in class XI MIPA and Social Studies. For sampling techniques using proportional stratified random sampling and simple random sampling with analysis data using univariate and bivariate analysis. 
 Results: this study showed that 64 people (91.4%) of adolescent girls with non-compliance knowledge and 55 women (78.6%). 
 Conclusion: From the cross-table analysis, adherence of adolescent girls taking TTD (Blood Added Tablets) both has nutritional knowledge as many as 15 people (23.4%) and admonition of adolescent girls with good attitudes as many as 11 people (55%) in taking blood added tablets. 
 Suggestion: based on the results of this study, it is hoped that adolescent girls realize that taking TTD can minimize anemia and as a preparation for the future before becoming a mother.

Pengaruh edukasi anemia menggunakan Monopoly Gizi Anemia (MONOGIA) terhadap pengetahuan dan sikap remaja putri Kota Bengkulu

Background: Anemia is a condition in which there is a decrease in hemoglobin (HB), hematocrit, and erythrocyte counts below normal values. Anemia education can be provided through Monopoly games as an exciting and educational form.Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of Monopoly Nutrition Anemia (MONOGIA) on adolescent girls' knowledge and attitudes about anemia education in Bengkulu City.Methods: This research was a quantitative study using a quasi-experimental design with the planning used in the form of a pre-test and post-test test with a control group. This study was conducted from February to March 2023. The population comprised 32 students from PPHQ Junior High School and 66 students from 25th State Junior High School (JHS) in Bengkulu City, who had previously met the researcher's inclusion and exclusion criteria. Sample selection was performed using a purposive sampling method, and as many as 20 case group respondents and 20 control respondents were obtained. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis was performed using the Paired T-test statistical test at a 95% CI.Results: The average knowledge and attitude about nutritional anemia in adolescent girls before and after receiving MONOGIA education increased. There was an increase in knowledge in the intervention group of 18,70 and control group (18,05. Attitudes also increased in the intervention group of the PPHQ JHS (25,80) and the control group of the 25th State JHS (25,25). There was an effect of Monopoly Nutrition Anemia (MONOGIA) in the control group of the 25th State JHS and the intervention group of PPHQ JHS as an educational medium on knowledge in adolescent girls (p < 0,05). There was also an influence of attitude before and after education in the intervention and control groups (p < 0,05).Conclusion: There is an effect of MONOGIA as a nutrition education media on knowledge and attitudes in adolescent girls in Bengkulu City.

Relational attitudes in adolescent girls with and without a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa

BackgroundPeople with eating disorders experience interpersonal difficulties, but little research explores relational attitudes in this population. We examined sense of relational entitlement towards parents, pathological concern, and psychological distress in adolescent girls with and without anorexia nervosa (AN) or atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN).MethodsQuestionnaires assessing sense of entitlement towards parents, pathological concern, and symptoms of depression and anxiety were completed by 85 girls with and 100 girls without AN/AAN (mean age 15.06 ± 1.41). The AN/AAN group also completed a measure of ED pathology.ResultsEating pathology, pathological concern and symptoms of depression and anxiety were positively associated with both restricted and inflated sense of entitlement towards parents. AN/AAN participants scored significantly higher than controls on restricted and inflated sense of entitlement, pathological concern and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Restricted sense of entitlement and pathological concern partially mediation the association between AN/AAN and symptoms of depression and fully mediated the association between AN/AAN and anxiety. Within the AN/AAN group, pathological concern and symptoms of depression explained a large proportion of the variance in ED pathology.ConclusionsAdolescent AN/AAN takes a heavy toll on emotional and social health, perhaps in part because crucial aspects of relational mutuality fail to develop. Teens with AN/AAN tend to over-focus on their parents’ needs at the expense of their own needs. They also have impaired capacity to realistically appraise expectations from their parents, tending to feel over- and/or under-entitled to need fulfillment. These relational attitudes are associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety and should be addressed in therapy.

Descriptive Study of Knowledge About Leucorrhoea and Personal Hygiene Attitudes of Young Girls at Muhammadiyah 5 Junior High School Yogyakarta

Vaginal discharge is still one of the main burdens of disease in developing countries and a classic problem for women. Many women in Indonesia do not know about vaginal discharge so they consider vaginal discharge as common and trivial. Based on BKKBN data, 45% of adolescent girls aged 15-24 years in Yogyakarta have experienced vaginal discharge (Shadine in Masyaroh, 2021). Adequate knowledge about vaginal discharge is very important so that they know how to deal with vaginal discharge. This study aims to determine the description of knowledge about vaginal discharge and Personal Hygiene attitudes in adolescent girls at SMP Muhammadiyah 5 Yogyakarta. This type of research is quantitative with descriptive design. The population of this study were adolescent girls at SMP Muhammadiyah 5 Yogyakarta, grades VII and VIII. The sample amounted to 116 people, the sampling technique in the study using accidental sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Data analysis using univariate. The results showed the level of knowledge of adolescent girls about vaginal discharge with a good category of 84 people (72.4%), enough 26 people (22.4%), less 6 people (5.2%), and. Personal hygiene attitudes with good categories 21 people (18.1%) enough 93 people (80.2%), and less 2 people (1.7%), so it can be concluded that the picture of knowledge about vaginal discharge is dominated by good categories. While the attitude of adolescent girls about personal hygiene is dominated by enough.

Assessment of knowledge and attitude towards menstrual cup usage among adolescent girls

A woman is the essence of whole universe. If there would be no women, the human race is surely going to end. Women deserves more care and attention especially during the reproductive phase. Menstruation is a unique phenomenon of females of reproductive age group. Cultural, religious and traditional beliefs can lead to different restrictions that women face during their menstrual period. Menstrual cup is a device for menstrual flow management and is claimed to be a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to the conventional menstrual sanitary protections.Even though menstrual cup is highly efficient it requires fair amount of self-confidence and assurance to insert into one’s own body. And the prevailing myths on breakage of hymen make the confusion of adolescents even worse. This study was aimed at assessing knowledge and attitude towards menstrual cup usage among adolescent girls. Descriptive survey design was used. A total of 100 adolescent girls were selected using convenient quota sampling methods. Data was collected using structured knowledge questionnaire to assess knowledge and an attitude rating scale to assess attitude towards menstrual cup usage. The study results revealed that 50 % students had good knowledge, 35 % students had satisfactory knowledge, 8 % students had excellent knowledge, 6 % students had poor knowledge and one percent students had very poor knowledge about menstrual cup usage. Majority (81%) had a positive attitude towards menstrual cup usage, 19% had neutral attitude and none had negative attitude. Hence majority of the subjects had a good attitude towards menstrual cup usage. There was no relation between knowledge and attitude of adolescent girls towards menstrual cup usage. Women have lots of concerns about managing menstrual flow. Fear of spotting, stains, squishy, messy, smelling and annoying nature of sanitary pads is still a major dilemma. Other alternative measure to sanitary napkins is menstrual cup. Adolescent girls achieve their knowledge on menstrual cup through the social media.In a developing world, menstrual management is not only difficult but also may have serious adverse impact on the lives of women. Even when taboos are not a major problem, convenient or inexpensive menstrual collection materials are not available. Efforts to produce inexpensive materials are solely lacking. Women use clothes, absorbent pads or tampons to manage menstrual flow. Washing the clothes or disposing the pads hygienically is a challenge for most of the females. By interacting with other teens, investigators understood that women have lots of concerns about using sanitary pads. Other alternative measure to sanitary napkins is menstrual cup but females require self-confidence and assurance to insert it to one’s own body.

The Influence of Nutrition Education Through Tiktok on the Knowledge and Attitudes of Young Women in Efforts to Prevent Anemia in Medan City

The prevalence of anemia in Indonesia in adolescent groups since 2007 has continued to increase until in 2018 it showed a percentage of 32 percent. This shows that efforts to prevent anemia are still not carried out properly. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of nutrition education through Tiktok on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls in efforts to prevent anemia in Medan City. The type of research used is a pseudo-experiment with a pretest-posttest control group design. The number of samples of this study was 39 people in each group so the number of respondents was 78 people. Before conducting data analysis, the Kolmogrov-Smirnov test was carried out and it was known that the data was not normally distributed, so the data analysis continued with the Wilcoxon test and Mann-Whitney test. The results of the study in the experimental group showed the average value of knowledge from 9.92 to 15.03 with a p-value = 0.001 (<0.005) and an average attitude value from 7.69 to 12.59 with a p-value = 0.001 (<0.005) which means that there is an influence of nutrition education through TikTok on the knowledge and attitudes of young women. The results of the study in the control group obtained the average value of knowledge from 9.95 to 13.46 with a value of p = 0.001 (<0.005) and an average value of attitude from 7.90 to 12.05 with a value of p = 0.001 (<0.005) which means that there is an influence of nutrition education through leaflets on the knowledge and attitudes of young women. Respondents' knowledge (mean rank = 47.49) and respondents' attitudes (mean rank = 44.97) in the experimental group had a higher value increase than the control group so it can be concluded that nutrition education through TikTok is more effective in increasing the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls in efforts to prevent anemia than through leaflets. Therefore, TikTok is expected to be used as a health promotion medium.

Dominant Aspects of Family Support of Menstrual Attitudes in Adolescent Girls

Adolescents are defined as individuals with an age range of 10-19 years. In Indonesia, 63.9% of girl adolescents had bad behavior in menstrual hygiene. This study will analyze the relationship between family support and menstrual hygiene attitudes of adolescent girls and the dominant aspect of family support in Jember and Bondowoso. This study uses an observational design using a cross-sectional approach and data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The sampling technique used was proportional stratified random sampling with a total sample of 300 female adolescent respondents in rural areas of Jember and Bondowoso. Data retrieval was done by questionnaire via google form link. The results showed that there was a statistically significant relationship between family support and attitudes about menstrual hygiene (p-value = 0.012). The most dominant indicator of family support is the instrumental aspect by providing material or physical support that can support adolescent menstrual hygiene.

PEMANFAATAN LEAFLET DAN POSTER SEBAGAI MEDIA EDUKASI GIZI SEIMBANG TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP REMAJA PUTRI DI ACEH BESAR

Aceh is one of the provinces in Indonesia where around 5-10% of teenagers aged 13-15 years are underweight or very thin, and 8.3% are obese. Understanding balanced nutrition is very important for teenagers so there is a need for education regarding this matter. Balanced nutrition education is effective when delivered through the right media. This study aimed to determine the effect and effectiveness of balanced nutrition education using leaflets and poster media on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls. Quantitative research using a Quasy experiment design. The research location was in Senior High School 1, Ingin Jaya Aceh Besar, in 2023. A sample of 66 schoolgirls was divided into two intervention groups: balanced nutrition education using leaflet and poster media. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Direct intervention was carried out for five days with balanced nutrition material, totaling two credits. Data analysis was performed using the Dependent T-test and Independent T-test statistical tests at 95% CI. Results, there is an effect of balanced nutrition education using leaflet media in improving knowledge and attitudes (p<0.05). Likewise, balanced nutrition education using poster media showed a significant effect (p<0.05). However, there was no difference between the use of leaflets and poster media in improving the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls towards balanced nutrition (p>0.05). In conclusion, balanced nutrition education using leaflet and poster media has an effect in improving knowledge and attitudes, but there was no difference in effectiveness in providing education about balanced nutrition.

The Relationship between Knowledge and Attitudes of Students on Menstrual Personal Hygiene in Private Vocational High School Students Napsi'ah Stabat Kab. Langkatin 2022

Adolescence is a period of life where there is psychological exploration to determine self-identity. In the transition period from childhood to adolescence, individuals begin to develop abstract characteristics and self-concepts with personal judgments and standards, but lack the interpretation of social comparisons. Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls on menstrual personal hygiene in private vocational school students Napsi'ah Stabat kab. Langkat in 2022. Factors that cause cataracts are age, physical, chemical, predisposing diseases, genetics, and viral infections during fetal growth. There are various factors that cause cataracts, including: The results of this study are the knowledge of adolescent girls on menstrual personal hygiene in private vocational school students Napsi'ah Stabat kab.

The Relationship of Young Women's Knowledge and Attitudes About the Physical Changes of Puberty with Self-Confidence

There are still many teenagers who do not know about the physical changes of puberty, so it can affect their confidence. Adolescents must have good self-confidence so that they can help carry out their developmental tasks, in the formation of self-image or identity in adolescents, and the process of adjusting themselves to their social, both to peers and people around them. This study aims to find out the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls about the physical changes of puberty with self-confidence. This research method is observational with a cross-sectional approach. Sampling uses simple random sampling. Independent variables are knowledge and attitudes, while dependent variables are self-confidence. Data collection using questionnaires. The analysis using the Chi-Square test resulted from 71 respondents obtained students who had less knowledge as many as 53 students, had negative attitudes as many as 46 students, and almost all students had low self-confidence as many as 52 students. The results of the analysis of the relationship of knowledge with self-confidence value p value = 0.010 and attitude relationship with self-confidence value p value = 0.003. In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between the knowledge and attitude of young women about the physical changes of puberty with self-confidence in MTs student Ar-Rohman Tegalrejo Semen. It is hoped that school teachers can provide explanations about the physical changes that occur in young women, so that students are better prepared for the changes that occur, and can maintain and improve their reproductive health;

A quasi experimental study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls in selected schools at Madurai

Adolescence is a journey from the world of the child to adult. It is a time of physical and emotional change as the body matures. Adolescence is a critical transitional period that includes the biological changes of puberty and the need to negotiate key developmental task and it requires special attention and protection. Health of today’s adolescence is hope for tomorrow’s world The aim of the study is to investigate the knowledge and the attitude of adolescent school girls towards premenstrual syndrome. A quasi experimental research using one group pre-test post-test design was conducted with simple random sample of 100 adolescent girls, Madurai. A structured knowledge on premenstrual syndrome and likert type attitude scale were developed by the researcher to assess the attitude regarding premenstrual syndrome and used to collect data from the participants. The planned teaching programme covered all aspects in it. The knowledge and attitude of the adolescent girls were assessed immediately before and a week after planned teaching programme was conducted.The majority 75(75%) of the adolescent girls belonged to the age group of 15 to 18 years. Nearly three fourths 90(70%) of the adolescent girls attained menarche in the age group of 11 to 16 years. Majority 95(95%) had inadequate knowledge and 5(5%) had moderate knowledge regarding pre menstrual syndrome in the pre-test and 50(50%) of adolescent girls had adequate knowledge, 38(38%) had moderate knowledge and 12(12%) had inadequate knowledge in the post-test (12.4±4.36 to 23.6±8.25 p< 0.05; paired t- test). Majority 56(56%) had neutral attitude, 41(41%) had negative attitude and 3(3%) had positive attitude in the pre test. Majority 48(48%) had positive attitude, 42(42%) had neutral attitude and 10(10%) had negative attitude. The attitude score significantly increased from 11.0±2.21 to 13.9±2.61 (p< 0.05; paired t- test). There was significant positive correlation between post test knowledge and attitude scores (r=0.06). The present study concludes that recently pre menstrual syndrome is a common problem all over the world affecting the quality of life of women significantly. Despite the growing awareness, there remains a considerable deficiency of knowledge and attitude about the symptoms, treatment and home remedies of pre menstrual syndrome. The further research is required for a large population including women from various background for the better assessment and strategize to manage this rising problem. Majority of adolescent reports, stress exacerbates their pre menstrual syndrome. It is important that a healthy culture to be promoted among adolescent girls as well as women through health education. Pre menstrual syndrome, programme KAA dolescent girls.