Adolescent Attitudes Research Articles

PENGARUH EDUKASI KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP REMAJA TERHADAP PERILAKU SEKSUAL PRANIKAH DI SMKN 11 KABUPATEN TANGERANG

Actions that can be risky for adolescent reproductive health are engaging in premarital sexual behavior, drug abuse, violence, dating, smoking, drinking alcohol, and others. Premarital sexual behavior often results in unwanted pregnancies, contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), abortion, and maternal death. One form of preventive action to maintain adolescent reproductive health today is to provide education or counseling with media that is interesting and liked by students such as animated videos. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of providing reproductive health education with animated video media on adolescent knowledge and attitudes related to premarital sexual behavior at SMKN 11 Tangerang Regency. This research method used a quasi-experimental design with a one group pretest-posttest design. The population of this study was 125 class X students of SMKN 11 Tangerang Regency. Sampling used a random sampling technique so that the number of samples was 25 people who were adjusted to the research inclusion criteria. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Data processing was carried out using paired ¬t-tests at α = 5%. The results of the study showed an increase in knowledge from good as many as 5 people (20%) to 24 people (96%), sufficient as many as 15 people (60%) to 1 person (4%), lacking as many as 5 people (20%) to 0% after providing reproductive health education. The results of the T-test showed that there was an effect of providing health education on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents regarding premarital sexual behavior at SMKN 11 Tangerang Regency (p-value = 0.0001 ≤ α = 0.05). In conclusion, providing reproductive health education has an effect on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents towards premarital sexual behavior at SMKN 11 Tangerang Regency.

Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of educational programs about HIV prevention on knowledge, attitude, and behavior among adolescents.

The prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among adolescents is on the rise due to a lack of comprehensive knowledge, leading to suboptimal attitudes and behaviors, which emphasizes the critical need for targeted interventions. The aim of this review study was to evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions for HIV prevention among adolescents by assessing their impact on knowledge, attitude, and behavior. A systematic review of seven databases: PubMed, Science Direct, Cochrane, JSTOR, Embase, Scopus, and EBSCO were identified, and 14 eligible randomized controlled trials published until June 2023 were included. Two independent authors assessed quality appraisal using the Risk of Bias 2.0. Outcomes were measured using the standard mean difference (SMD) with random effects model and a 95% confidence interval. Subgroup analyses and meta-regression were performed to explore heterogeneity. The results showed significant improvements in participants' knowledge (SMD: 1.13, 95%CI: 0.78-1.49), behavior intentions (SMD: 1.22, 95%CI: 0.37-2.07), and attitude (SMD: 0.48, 95%CI: 0.02-0.95) after receiving HIV prevention education programs. Interventions grounded in theoretical principles and incorporating technology, group settings, and audio-visual aids were found to be effective in enhancing knowledge of HIV prevention and promoting behavioral intentions. Peer-led education positively impacted both knowledge and attitude. Moreover, excluding parents from these programs was identified as a crucial factor in improving adolescents' knowledge of HIV prevention. In conclusion, educational programs focused on HIV effectively enhance adolescents' knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral intentions among adolescents. Professionals planning interventions should consider these impactful components in designing comprehensive strategies.

Development and validation of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health- Knowledge, Attitude, and Self-Efficacy Questionnaires (ASRH-KASeQ).

The tools to measure knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy related to adolescent sexual and reproductive health have been developed, but with adolescent subjects over 15 years old and with specific topics. The needs and focus of SRH education in adolescents are different from those of young adults. This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable tool to measure adolescents' knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy regarding SRH. A total of 100 items were developed based on a literature search, focus group discussion, and expert panel encompassing three domains: knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy. The Adolescent Sexual andReproductive Health- Knowledge, Attitude, and Self-Efficacy Questionnaires (ASRH-KASeQ) then underwent a validation process that included content validity, face validity, and internal consistency reliability. This study was conducted on adolescents aged 12-15 years in secondary school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. All statistical methods were analyzed using STATA software. The average content validity (S-CVI/Ave) and face validity (S-FVI/Ave) for knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy demonstrated good validity with scores of 0.93 and 0.94, 0.92 and 0.96, and 0.95 and 0.96, respectively. The internal consistency reliability using Cronbach's alpha for the knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy domains exceeded 0.6, with results of 0.7, 0.81, and 0.89, which were considered acceptable. The final set of ASRH-KASeQ consisted of 100 items measuring knowledge (40 items), attitude (30 items), and self-efficacy (30 items) of adolescents SRH. ASRH-KASeQ was shown to be a reliable and valid tool for Indonesian adolescents, especially those aged 12-15 years.

The Use of Video as an Educational Medium in Increasing Adolescents' Knowledge and Attitudes About the Impact of Gadget Use

The Use of Video as an Educational Medium in Increasing Adolescents' Knowledge and Attitudes About the Impact of Gadget Use

Gambling Habits and Attitudes among Athlete and Non-Athlete High School Students in Skåne Region, Sweden.

Previous literature has reported increased rates of gambling problems in athletes compared to non-athletes. More liberal gambling-related attitudes have been suggested as a reason, although this rarely has been researched. The present study aimed to examine gambling experience, gambling problems, and gambling-related attitudes and parental gambling experience in high school students, comparing student-athletes to students at conventional schools. This is a cross-sectional web survey study in high school students (N = 473, 53% at sports high schools, 57% male) at eleven schools in the Skåne region, Sweden, who answered a web survey addressed gambling experiences, parental gambling and gambling-related attitudes, and included validated screening instruments for gambling problems and psychological distress. A history of any gambling was common and increased with age. Problem gambling was detected in 10% (13% of males and 5% of females, p < .001), and was associated with paternal and maternal gambling but not with psychological distress. Sports high school students were not more likely (9%) than other students (10%) to endorse gambling problems and history of each gambling type. However, paternal (but not maternal) gambling was more commonly reported in athletes, who also had more positive attitudes to gambling's effects on society and gambling availability. In contrast to other studies, this study did not demonstrate higher prevalence of gambling or gambling problems among young athletes than among other students, but liberal attitudes towards gambling, and experience of parental gambling on the father's side, were more common among athletes than among non-athletes. Gambling attitudes in adolescents may need to be targeted in future preventive efforts in young athletes and others.

Eating attitudes, physical activity, and sleep quality levels of adolescents during the pandemic process

PurposeThe present study was conducted to determine the eating attitude, physical activity, and sleep quality levels of adolescents during the pandemic process. MethodThis descriptive study was completed by 987 adolescents. Data were collected by using the Adolescent Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ), the International Physical Activity Evaluation Questionnaire (IPAQ-Short Form), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). ResultsIt was found that the mean age of the adolescents who participated in the study was 16.30 ± 1.30 and 23.1 % of them were male. During the pandemic process, adolescents consumed pastries, sugary foods and beverages, french fries, chips, etc. consumption was found to increase (41.7 %, 42.2 %, 45.2 %, respectively). It was also found that the mean DEBQ score of the adolescents was 75.13 ± 19.65 and the mean PSQI score was 10.99 ± 4.22. In the IPAQ, 29.9 % of the adolescents were found to be inactive, 44.7 % minimally active, and 25.4 % very active. It was determined that BMI, PSQI, gender, pastry, and sugary food consumption were important predictors of eating behavior. When the increase in consumption of pastries and sugary foods was added, it was seen that BMI, PSQI, and gender explained 7 % of the change in DEBQ and when the increase in pastry and sugary foods was added, it explained 11 % of the change in DEBQ. It was found that BMI, PSQI (p < 0.001), and gender (p = 0.001) had significant effects on students' eating behavior scores. ConclusionAdolescents' eating out, emotional eating, and restrictive eating scores were found to be high during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adolescents were also found to have inadequate physical activity levels and poor sleep quality. It is recommended that projects and intervention studies be performed to help adolescents with these matters.

Effectiveness of Online Sexual Health Psychoeducation Program on Sexual Health Attitudes of Adolescents with Physical Disabilities: A Randomized Controlled Study

Effectiveness of Online Sexual Health Psychoeducation Program on Sexual Health Attitudes of Adolescents with Physical Disabilities: A Randomized Controlled Study

Current State, Challenges, and Opportunities of the School-Based Sexual and Reproductive Health Education in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review

Sexual and reproductive health education for adolescents remains crucial for Indonesia as it is home for more than 44 million teenagers as of 2022, in its way to anticipate demographic bonus in 2030. Government Regulation no. 61 of 2014 concerning Reproductive Health mandates sexual and reproductive health education in formal and informal education settings. By using a systematic literature review (SLR) method, this study assesses the current state of school-based sexual and reproductive health education in Indonesia. Findings reveal that the delivery of sexual and reproductive health education in Indonesian schools is fragmented, spread across various subjects such as Biology, Sports, Religious, Civic and Moral education classes, as well as extracurricular activities. Key stakeholders, including families, teachers, peers, and school principals, play crucial roles in shaping adolescents' understanding of reproductive health. However, challenges such as cultural taboos, easy access to potentially misleading online information, and inadequate teacher training hinder effective education. In addition, Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) has been suggested by WHO to be implemented and integrated in the core curriculum, with programs like SETARA pilot project showing promise in improving adolescent knowledge and attitudes towards reproductive health. However, the success of such programs requires cooperation from various stakeholders and a shift in societal norms regarding adolescent sexuality.

Enhancing Adolescent Girls Anemia Prevention Knowledge and Attitudes through Nutritional Consultations

Enhancing Adolescent Girls Anemia Prevention Knowledge and Attitudes through Nutritional Consultations

Stunting Knowledge and Attitudes among Adolescents in Banjar Pande, Sayan Village, Ubud, Gianyar: The Effect of Structured Education

Introduction: Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that remains a major threat to the quality of human resources. One of the efforts to break the stunting cycle is through the active role of youth. However, many adolescents are still unaware of stunting, so it is necessary to increase adolescent knowledge by providing structured education. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of structured education on adolescents' knowledge and attitudes about stunting. Methods: This study is pre-experimental research with a pretest-posttest one-group design. The sample size was 34 people, selected using a purposive sampling technique. Structured education was provided through modules and video media three times, conducted once a week for 45 minutes. Results: The results of the study showed that the average pretest score for adolescents' knowledge was 11.97, and the posttest score was 16.26. The average pretest score for adolescents' attitudes was 37.68, and the posttest score was 55.21. The results of the Wilcoxon signed-ranks test for knowledge showed a p-value of 0.000 &lt; 0.05, and for attitudes, it also showed a p-value of 0.000 &lt; 0.05, indicating that there was an effect of structured education on adolescents' knowledge and attitudes about stunting. Conclusion: Structured education using modules and video media is an effective method to convey messages in an understandable and engaging way, enabling the target audience to learn the material well, increasing adolescents' knowledge about stunting and encouraging the formation of positive attitudes.

Edukasi Bahaya Rokok dan Napza Remaja SMA Pada Pesantren Ramadhan di Mesjid Nurul Yaqin Kecamatan Koto Tangah Padang

Cigarettes and drugs damage a person's mind and mental health, it also makes a person addicted and addicted so that it justifies any means to get it. This activity aims to increase the knowledge of high school adolescents about the dangers of smoking and drugs for themselves. The benefit of this activity is to make them understand the dangers of smoking and drugs. The method of this activity is by providing counseling and screening questionnaires on the level of knowledge and attitudes of high school adolescents through the Ramadan pesantren at the Nurul Yaqin Lubuk Buaya Padang Mosque. The results of the program implementation are the implementation of counseling and education about smoking and drugs and their impact on society from the health and psychosocial aspects in the form of activity reports, documentation and publications.

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

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Background: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;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.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Objectives: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This study was conducted to analyze the relationship between knowledge and social culture with attitudes about personal hygiene during menstruation among adolescent girls.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Methods: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;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.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Results: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;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.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Conclusions: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;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.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Determinants of Electronic Smoking Behavior among Adolescents in Indonesia (Analysis of Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2019)

Background:E-cigarettes are a concerning issue since e-smoking has affected young people. This phenomenon will be influenced by how common e-cigarette use is among youth. Nevertheless, health experts have found that e-cigarettes have negative effects on health. Objectives:The purpose of this study was to determine factors connected with electronic smoking habits among adolescents in Indonesia. Methods:The 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey was used in this cross-sectional study employing a multistage cluster random sampling approach. A total of 7,758 samples were taken after selection based on inclusion criteria. Results:According to this study, 21% of adolescents had tried e-cigarettes. Furthermore, multiple logistic regression analyses revealed that sex (POR: 5.834, 95% CI: 4.749—7.167), allowance (POR: 2.432, 95% CI: 1.874—3.157), obtaining e-cigarette information from friends, shopkeepers, and promotion events (POR: 2.422, 95% CI: 1.959—2.994), and knowledge and attitude (POR: 2.030, 95% CI: 1.683—2.449) were the most influential factors on electronic smoking habits among adolescents in Indonesia. Conclusion:The results indicated that sex, allowance, access to information on e-cigarettes, and the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents strongly influence the likelihood of trying e-cigarettes. Strict policies regarding the use of e-cigarettes among adolescents need to be enforced, especially in regulating advertising and pricing to make them less affordable for adolescents. Keywords:determinants, e-cigarette, smoking, behaviour, adolescent

Analysis of the Role of the Flo Application as a Digital Educational Media for Adolescent Reproductive Health in the Technology Era

Purpose of the study: This study aims to analyze the role of the Flo application as a digital educational media based on AI in improving adolescent knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to reproductive health in the era of modern technology. Methodology: This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive analytical method to explore the experiences, perceptions, and impacts of using the Flo application on adolescents in the context of reproductive health education. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, questionnaires, observations, and documentation studies. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, while data analysis was carried out with a thematic approach for qualitative data and descriptive statistics for quantitative data. Main Findings: The results showed that the Flo app was effective in increasing adolescents' understanding of reproductive health, with the majority of respondents feeling more confident in managing their menstrual cycles and maintaining their health. The most appreciated features were cycle prediction and daily symptom logs. Although the app had a positive impact, there were obstacles such as limited access to premium features and difficult-to-understand medical terms. Overall, the Flo app was well received by users and showed potential for further development. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study offers novelty by exploring the role of the Flo app that uses AI to predict menstrual cycles and provide personalized reproductive health education content. Unlike previous studies, this study leverages an app that is already widely available, opening up opportunities to develop a more relevant and effective digital education platform for adolescents.

Assessing the Awareness, Attitude, and Intention of Adolescents for HIV Screening Services Utilization in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Information on efficient HIV prevention strategies especially among adolescents in the region is still crucial because more than 70% of all HIV cases worldwide are in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the awareness, attitude an Intentions of Adolescents for HIV Screening Services Utilization among secondary school students in Osogbo, Osun state, Nigeria. Using multi-stage sampling, 120 students were selected from Selected Secondary Schools (s1-s3). A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data to measure the awareness, attitudes and Intentions of Adolescents to utilize HIV Screening Services. The data were presented as descriptive statistics subjected to independent t-test statistics at p ≤0.05 level of significance. The mean age, for the respondents was 15.73±1.461. Regarding awareness, About 70% of all students reported not to have individually sought information about HIV Screening at some period and the preferred source of information for the adolescents was in their schools. Further results showed a fairly high and positive attitude for the participants (76.66%) but the mean score for intention was 26.11±5.386. The need to raise awareness of the target population through education is recommended.

Examining the Impact of Family-based Anti-corruption Character Education on Adolescent Attitudes: A Case Study of SMA Negeri 12 Makassar

Family is a primary factor in shaping children's character, including their stance against corruption. Permissive family attitudes towards corrupt behavior may normalize such behavior in children. This study aims to analyze the effect of anti-corruption character education within the family on the anti-corruption attitudes of adolescents at SMA Negeri 12 Makassar. Using a quantitative survey approach, the study involved 200 students from grades X and XI. Data were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment test, revealing a correlation coefficient of 0.398 and a t-value of 6.214, both indicating a significant positive relationship. The determination test showed that 14.8% of the variance in adolescent anti-corruption character is explained by family education, while 85.2% is influenced by other factors. These findings underscore the crucial role of family in fostering anti-corruption values and suggest that enhancing family-based educational strategies could further strengthen anti-corruption character in youth.

Neural Tracking of Perceived Parent, but Not Peer, Norms Is Associated with Longitudinal Changes in Adolescent Attitudes about Externalizing Behaviors.

Adolescents' perceptions of parent and peer norms about externalizing behaviors influence the extent to which they adopt similar attitudes, yet little is known about how the trajectories of perceived parent and peer norms are related to trajectories of personal attitudes across adolescence. Neural development of midline regions implicated in self-other processing may underlie developmental changes in parent and peer influence. Here, we examined whether neural processing of perceived parent and peer norms in midline regions during self-evaluations would be associated with trajectories of personal attitudes about externalizing behaviors. Trajectories of adolescents' perceived parent and peer norms were examined longitudinally with functional neuroimaging (n = 165; ages 11-16 years across three waves; 86 girls, 79 boys; 29.7% White, 21.8% Black, 35.8% Latinx, 12.7% other/multiracial). Behavioral results showed perceived parent norms were less permissive than adolescents' own attitudes about externalizing behaviors, whereas perceived peer norms were more permissive than adolescents' own attitudes, effects that increased from early to middle adolescence. Although younger adolescents reported less permissive attitudes when they spontaneously tracked perceived parent norms in the ventromedial and medial pFCs during self-evaluations, this effect weakened as they aged. No brain-behavior effects were found when tracking perceived peer norms. These findings elucidate how perceived parent and peer norms change in parallel with personal attitudes about externalizing behaviors from early to middle adolescence and underscore the importance of spontaneous neural tracking of perceived parent norms during self-evaluations for buffering permissive personal attitudes, particularly in early adolescence.

Effectiveness of Social Media-Based Intervention in Intention Change of Adolescents for Promoting Sexual Health Behavior in Western Terai of Nepal.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents are among the major public health challenges that have to be prevented in time. Traditional education falls short of reach; social media offers accessible ways. However, there is no research on such an issue in Nepal. Accordingly, this study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a social media-based health education intervention in changing the intention of promoting sexual health among adolescents in Nepal. Study Design: A quasi-experimental study. A total of 160 adolescent students aged 14-19 years old from four purposively selected schools were evenly divided into intervention and non-intervention groups. Sampling and data collection were performed between May and June 2023. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires for pretest and posttest evaluation. The intervention was delivered and followed up through a Facebook Messenger group. The obtained data were managed and analyzed using SPSS 21, with a significance level of 5%. Social media-based health education interventions played a significant role in promoting the sexual health behavior of adolescents. The adolescents' knowledge and attitude scores on STIs increased from 2.33 to 4.62 and from 21.87 to 26.30. In addition, their scores on subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and intentions in promoting sexual behavior increased from 13.93 to 17.59, from 19.96 to 25.40, and from 13.07 to 18.06, respectively, which were statistically significant. The utilization of social media platforms such as Facebook Messenger groups is an effective medium for delivering health educational messages. Hence, increasing social media-based health education is a cost-effective intervention for promoting the health and sexual behaviors of adolescents.

The Effect of An Education Program on Adolescent Masturbation Knowledge, Self-Esteem, Body Image and Attitude Using A Participatory Learning Approach

The Effect of An Education Program on Adolescent Masturbation Knowledge, Self-Esteem, Body Image and Attitude Using A Participatory Learning Approach

An exploratory cross-sectional study on Mental health literacy of Spanish adolescents

BackgroundMental health literacy (MHL) is especially important for young people, but comprehensive studies on MHL in adolescents are limited, with no nationwide studies in Spain. This research aims to study MHL among Spanish adolescents and its relationship with sociodemographic factors.MethodsAn exploratory study is carried out using stratified random sampling in Spanish adolescents (N = 1000), aged 12–16 years and balanced in terms of gender, age and territorial distribution. Data collection took place in October and November 2023 through online surveys using the CAWI methodology. Sociodemographic variables, contact with mental health and the Spanish version of the Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire (MHLq-E), a self-administered instrument of 32 Likert-type items (1–5) that assesses the dimensions of help-seeking skills, knowledge about causes and symptoms, and stigma, were evaluated. Descriptive and multivariate analyses of variance (MANOVA) were conducted.ResultsIn general, adequate levels of literacy were observed, although some aspects related to help-seeking towards teachers, stigmatising attitudes towards people of low economic status and knowledge of severe mental health problems could be improved. The results show contact with previous mental health problems as a key variable for stigma and knowledge about symptomatology together with age. Likewise, gender and family educational level were found to be related to the ability to seek professional help.ConclusionThis study provides information on levels of MHL among Spanish adolescents and highlights significant socio-demographic variables. These findings pave the way for interventions aimed at improving adolescents' understanding, attitudes and skills to manage mental health problems, making possible to adapt content and focus on specific groups, thus increasing its effectiveness.