Knowledge Of Adolescent Girls Research Articles

Chronic Energy Deficiency Associated with Body Mass Index of Adolescent Girls

Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) is a nutritional issue that poses a threat to adolescents in Indonesia, particularly to adolescent girls. According to the 2018 Basic Health Survey (Riskesdas), the proportion of CED among adolescent girls in Indonesia was 36.3%. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with CED among adolescent girls in the catchment area of Poka-Rumah Tiga, Ambon City. The study was conducted in August 2022 and used a cross-sectional approach with total sampling. The respondents were students aged 15-19 years from three high schools/equivalents in the catchment area of Poka-Rumah Tiga Health Center (SMKN 5 Ambon, SMAN 3 Ambon, and MA Al-Mabrur), with a total of 441 respondents. CED was determined based on the mid-upper arm circumference size being less than 23.5 cm. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with CED in adolescent girls. Of the 441 adolescent girls who participated in this study, 45.80% were found to have CED. The odds of CED were lower in adolescent girls with normal BMI (18.5-22.9 kg/m2) (OR=0.09; 95%CI: 0.05-0.15; p<0.001) and overweight (≥23 kg/m2) (OR=0.01; 95%CI: 0.00-0.07; p<0.001) compared to those who were underweight (BMI<18.5 kg/m2). This study highlights the importance of conducting nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions for adolescent girls. This includes raising the awareness and knowledge of adolescent girls, family members, and school teachers regarding the importance of balanced nutrition to reduce CED.

COUNSELING ON THE PREVENTION OF VAGINAL DISCHARGE IN ADOLESCENTS WITH PERSONAL HYGIENE AT HIDAYATUN NAJAH SAMIRAN VILLAGE PROPPO SUB-DISTRICT PAMEKASAN DISTRICT

women who experience vaginal discharge as much as 75%, mostly 50% occur in adolescents, 25% in women of childbearing age (WUS). Vaginal discharge in adolescents usually occurs before and after menstruation which is physiological. If the behavior of genital hygiene care is not good, it can be the cause of pathological vaginal discharge which causes discomfort and in the long term can cause pelvic infection and infertility. One of the factors inhibiting healthy behavior is the lack of knowledge and awareness of individuals about genital hygiene including the prevention and treatment of vaginal discharge. The purpose of this activity is to determine the relationship between the knowledge of adolescent girls about vaginal discharge and genital hygiene behavior. The targets of this activity are female students at Hidayatun Najah Mts, Samiran Village, Proppo District, Pamekasan. The evaluation provides an opportunity for female students to ask questions and provides an opportunity to explain again about vaginal discharge. Adolescent girls need to be given information on how to clean the reproductive organs properly and correctly. In addition, it is also necessary to encourage them to actively seek out information about reproductive health, especially providing lessons on genital organ care such as toileting techniques, using underpants that are not tight, changing underpants, and using non-perfumed soap.

Effect of Education about Cervical Cancer through Zoom Meetings on the Knowledge of Adolescent Girls in 1 Lumbung High School

Background: Cervical cancer ranks first after breast cancer in developing countries, one of which is in Indonesia. Cervical cancer is a sexually transmitted disease that originates from a viral infection, namely the human papilloma virus which stimulates changes in the behavior of cervical epithelial cells. The prevalence of women against cervical cancer is large because of the tendency for women to marry at a young age and the limited economic capacity that makes access to information limited. The provision of health education through zoom meetings considering the limitations due to the pandemic is very necessary for teenagers as a preventive effort considering that at the age of teenagers they are very vulnerable to having free sex. Objective: The effect of education through a zoom meeting on cervical cancer on the knowledge of young women in SMA Negeri 1 Lumbung in March 2022. The research used is a quantitative study. Methods: a tool for data collection using a questionnaire while the total sampling technique with a sample of 40 students. Results: The results of data analysis using a t-test on the effect of education through zoom meetings on cervical cancer obtained a significant value because the value of t count > t table = 15,627 > 2,023 and the value of > p value = 0.05 > 0.000. Conclusion: from the results of the study, it can be concluded that there is a significant effect of health education between before being given health education and after being given health education.

GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN REMAJA PUTRI TENTANG PERSONAL HYGIENE DAN KEJADIAN KEPUTIHAN

Vaginal discharge is fluid or secretions that come out of the vagina. Vaginal discharge can be physiological or normal, or pathological as a sign of a disease. According to Prabawati (2019) in Indonesia, 90% of women have experienced vaginal discharge, and most of them are experienced by adolescent girls. Therefore, this study aims to describe the level of personal hygiene knowledge on the incidence of vaginal discharge in grade X of adolescent girls at SMAN 4 Surabaya. The method used descriptive research, where the population is all adolescent girls grade X SMAN 4 Surabaya. The sampling technique was carried out by non-probability sampling with a saturated sample technique of 169 adolescent girls in class X. The variables in this study were the knowledge of adolescent girls about personal hygiene and the incidence of vaginal discharge obtained through questionnaires. Data analysis uses simple descriptive univariate analysis in the form of percentages. The results found that the majority of adolescent girls who experienced vaginal discharge had less knowledge about personal hygiene, namely, as many as 49 female students (85.96%) compared to adolescent girls who had good knowledge who experienced vaginal discharge, as many as 41 female students (60.29%). It can be concluded that there are still many class X girls at SMAN 4 Surabaya who experience vaginal discharge and have less knowledge about personal hygiene. To overcome this, many adolescent girls increase their knowledge about personal hygiene by providing counseling on clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS) in collaboration with educational institutions (schools).

Differences in Knowledge of Young Women About Early Marriage and Pregnancy at a Young Age Pre and Post Counseling In MAN 4 Kab. Tangerang

Teenage pregnancy occurs between the ages of 14-19 years. The number of those who married early before the age of 18 in 2018 puts Indonesia in the 10 countries with the highest absolute number of child marriages in the world, which is estimated at around 1,220,900. According to the UNFPA report, globally every year it is estimated that 14 million adolescents aged 15-19 years give birth and more than 90% of these births occur in developing countries. This study aims to determine the differences in young women’s knowledge about early marriage and pregnancy at a young age before and after counseling at MAN 4 Kab. Tangerang. This study uses quantitative methods and designs, namely "Quasi-Experimental Non-Equivalent Pretest And Posttest Control Group", the population of this study is the XII grade girls of MAN 4 Tangerang and the sample in this study was 63 respondents. The test used in this research is the T-Test Dependent test which aims to see the differences in the knowledge of young women in pre and post counseling at MAN 4 Kab. Tangerang. The results showed that the significance value was 0.000 < 0.05, then Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted, so counseling about early marriage and early pregnancy provided a difference between pre and post counseling on the knowledge of adolescent girls in class XIII MAN 4 Tangerang. It is hoped that the school will be able to provide a little material related to early marriage and early pregnancy on the sidelines of the subjects that have been determined. For adolescents, this research is expected to bring benefits to knowledge about child marriage and early pregnancy so that adolescents understand the impact of child marriage and early pregnancy.

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.

Pengaruh Edukasi Kesehatan Reproduksi tentang Pemeriksaan Payudara Sendiri (SADARI) terhadap Pengetahuan Remaja Putri

The age of 11 or 12 years to 20 years where sexual maturity occurs and there is a transition from childhood to adulthood is the definition of adolescence, approaching young adulthood. Breast cancer is increasing in developed countries. Breast self-examination (BSE) is used to prevent breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of reproductive health education on breast self-examination (BSE) on the knowledge of adolescent girls. Design This study used a quast experiment with one group Pre-post Test Design. The results of data analysis from the Effect of Pend mean (average) that the pretest value is smaller than the posttest after a health conscious education is carried out in adolescent girls. The correlation results are said to be very strong if the two samples are paired by 0.381. There is a difference in the knowledge of breast care before and after being given health education to adolescents by analysis using a paired t test which shows a P value of 0.000 with a significant level of 5% (P value < 0.05)

Study to assess the knowledge and its relationship with self confidence and assertiveness skills towards sexual abuse among young adolescent girls

Adolescent is a stage of development transition i.e. a bridge between childhood and adulthood. It is a progress from appearance of secondary sex characteristics (puberty) to sexual and reproductive maturity. It is the stage of development of adult mental process and adult identity and transition from total socio-economic dependent to relative independent. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines in 1996, adolescence as the period of life between ages 10 and 19 years. Sexual Abuse against girl children is a Human Rights violation seen across the globe. Adolescents may be misinformed or mislead on facts about Sexual abuse having their own perception on the issue. This study investigates the sexual abuse knowledge of adolescent girls and their levels of Self-confidence and Assertiveness skills. Respondent’s opinion on their reactions to some Sexual abuse situations was also gathered. Four selected High Schools of Chengalpattu district was the study population. 100 respondents i.e. 25 girl children from each school were identified using simple random sampling method. Descriptive research design, structured questionnaires (self-prepared and validated) to assess the knowledge on Sexual abuse and measure the Level of Self Confidence and Assertiveness was used.

Knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls and their mothers about early pregnancy: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundAdolescent pregnancy is an important public health problem and a socio-economic challenge in diverse societies. As a tremendously important problem, this issue has caused major concerns, as it exposes adolescent girls to social isolation and physical and psychological harm. So, this study aimed to determine the knowledge and attitude of adolescent girls and their mothers about early pregnancy, its causes, consequences, and predictors in Tabriz-Iran in 2020–21.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was done with 540 people (270 adolescent girls and 270 mothers) in the health centers of Tabriz. Data were collected using the questionnaires of sociodemographic information, knowledge, and adolescent girls’ attitudes and their mothers about early pregnancy, its causes, and consequences. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the predictors of adolescent girls and their mothers’ attitudes toward early pregnancy.ResultsThe mean (SD: Standard Deviation) of knowledge of adolescent girls and their mothers about early pregnancy was 5.17 (3.11) and 5.57 (3.01), respectively (score range: 0 to 9). Most girls (94.1%) and mothers (87.1%) opposed pregnancy before 18. There was a statistically significant relationship between the knowledge and attitudes of girls (p < 0.001) and mothers (p < 0.001) about pregnancy at a young age. Adolescent girls and their mothers mentioned the lack of sufficient knowledge about sexual relations (57.4% of girls and 66.3% mothers agree) and the lack of knowledge about contraceptive methods (51.9% girl and 59.2% mother agree) important reasons for early pregnancy. Based on the multivariate logistic regression model and controlling for potentially confounding variables, girls whose parents were married under the age of 18 were about three times more likely to agree to early pregnancy than girls whose parents married over the age of 18 (OR = 3.10; 95% Cl: 0.90 to 10.69; p = 0.037). Also, mothers whose other children were married before 18 were almost five times more likely to agree to early pregnancy than women whose other children were not married before 18 (OR = 4.91; 95% Cl: 1.60 to 15.10; p = 0.045).ConclusionsThe current study results indicate that despite the negative attitude of adolescent girls and their mothers towards early pregnancy, they had a low level of knowledge about early pregnancy. Consequently, increasing the level of knowledge of girls and their families about the consequences of marriage and pregnancy at an early age and creating a culture to correct cultural and social misconceptions to prevent marriage and pregnancy of children can reduce the severity of this damage.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Common Menstrual Irregularities Among Adolescent Girls

Aim: A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Common Menstrual Irregularities Among Adolescent Girls Studying In Selected Senior Secondary Schools At Aurangabad. Objectives of the study: To assess the knowledge regarding common menstrual irregularities among adolescent girls studying in selected senior secondary schools before structured teaching programme. To prepare and administer structured teaching programme regarding common menstrual irregularities among adolescent girls studying in selected senior secondary schools. To assess the knowledge regarding common menstrual irregularities among adolescent girls studying in selected senior secondary schools after structured teaching programme. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding common menstrual irregularities among adolescent girls studying in selected senior secondary schools. To find out the association between pre test knowledge score with selected demographic variables. Method: This pre experimental study was conducted to evaluate effectiveness structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding common menstrual irregularities among adolescent girls studying in selected senior secondary schools. Convenient sampling technique was used for the sample collection of 60 girls studying in Sudhakarao Naik Vidhyalaya senior secondary school, Aurangabad. The present study was evaluative in nature, conducted over a period of four weeks. The conceptual frame work used for the study was based on modified open system theory. Result: In pre test 21.66% [13] subjects had poor knowledge, 78.33% [47] subjects had average knowledge and none of them had good knowledge regarding common menstrual irregularities. In post test 51.66% [31] subjects had average knowledge and 48.33% [29] had good knowledge regarding common menstrual irregularities. The study proved that post knowledge score 20.93% was greater than mean pre test score 12.6. The mean difference between pre test score and post test score was 8.33. Paired t test score was paired t = 14.61* p&lt;0.05 is significant at 0.05% level. Hence research hypothesis H1 was accepted. This indicated that the STP was effective in increasing the knowledge of adolescent girls studying in selected senior secondary schools regarding common menstrual irregularities.

Pengembangan Konten Video Animasi Motion Graphic sebagai Media Promosi Kesehatan Personal Hygiene Menstruasi bagi Remaja Putri

Background: Menstrual personal hygiene is an effort to maintain personal hygiene and reproductive organs during menstruation. If the personal hygiene of menstruation is poor, it may be at risk of infection of the reproductive tract and can cause vaginal discharge. The results of the preliminary study showed that 8 out of 10 adolescents knew little about menstrual hygiene. Purpose: To produce animated video content motion graphics of adolescent girls' about personal hygiene during menstruation. Method: This study using uses the P Process media development model. The expert review was conducted by media experts and materials experts. The pre-test media will conduct on girls adolescents aged 13-18. Results: The expert review results showed that the animation video media motion graphic about menstrual personal menstrual hygiene belonged to an excellent category (81-100%), and the materials in the animated videos motion graphic about menstrual personal hygiene belonged to a good category (61-80%). The results of a small-scale experiment conducted on 13-18-year-old girls showed an increase in knowledge before and after watching animated videos about menstruation and personal hygiene. All interviewees believed that animated videos were very educational and useful for young women. Conclusion: This study shows a change in the increase in knowledge of adolescent girls after seeing an animated video motion graphic about menstrual personal hygiene.

The effect of health education on adolescent knowledge about cervical cancer prevention in SMP Muhammadiyah Pone

This study aims to look at the knowledge of adolescents on cervical cancer prevention. This study uses a quasi-experimental, namely experimental activities that aim to determine the effect that is caused. The sample used total sampling with a sample of 18 people using a one group pre-test and post-test design. The data analysis technique used was the Wilcoxon test. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant effect of health education on the knowledge of adolescent girls with a P-value of 0.001 &lt;(α) 0.05. In conclusion, there is an effect of health education on the knowledge of young women about cervical cancer prevention.

Pengetahuan tentang Anemia dengan Kadar Hemoglobin Remaja Putri

WHO mentions that anemia is the 10 biggest health problems at this time. One of the groups at high risk of suffering from anemia are school-age children and adolescents. Lack of one nutrient can cause a disease in the form of a deficiency disease. In adolescents, iron deficiency can reduce work performance and learning achievement in addition to decreased body resistance to infectious diseases.Knowledge about anemia is important in preventing adolescent girls from having normal hemoglobin levels. If the knowledge of adolescent girls about anemia is good, it is hoped that will not experience anemia. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge about anemia and hemoglobin levels in adolescent girls. The study was carried out at SMPN 14 Jambi City, and used an analytical research design. The research population was adolescent girls, with 30 respondents. The research instrument used a questionnaire and a hemoglobin measurement tool, as well as an informed consent sheet and a permit signed by the parents. The data collected were analyzed by univariate and bivariate.The results of this study showed that 30 respondents, most of the adolescent girls have good knowledge, namely 26 people (86.7%), and 29 people who do not have anemia (96.7%). The results of the bivariate test showed that there was no relationship between knowledge about anemia and hemoglobin levels p-value = 0.867. Furthermore, it is necessary for adolescent girls to check their hemoglobin levels regularly as an effort to determine their health status

GAMBARAN PERBEDAAN PENGETAHUAN TENTANG ANEMIA SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH DIBERI PENYULUHAN PADA REMAJA PUTRI DI SMUN 5 KELAS XI-XII

Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional problem in the world and affects more than 600 million people. Knowledge about anemia is one of the causes of the low ability to cope with the symptoms of anemia. To overcome public knowledge which is still classified in the less category, it can be done by conducting counseling.&#x0D; The purpose of this study was to describe the difference in knowledge about anemia before and after being given counseling to young women at SMA 5 Class 1-2 Pamekasan in 2008.&#x0D; This research is a descriptive survey. The sample is 33 respondents with quota sampling technique that is equal to 25% of the population. The independent variable is counseling. The dependent variable is Knowledge about Anemia before and after counseling. Data were collected by questionnaires and counseling using the lecture method. Data analysis using frequency distribution test.&#x0D; The results showed that the description of the level of difference in knowledge of adolescent girls about anemia before and after being given counseling at SMUN 5 Pamekasan in 2008 in the good category increased by 24%.&#x0D; Therefore, it is necessary to conduct IEC (communication, information and education) about anemia to students to prevent the occurrence of anemia, especially when young women are menstruating.

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Remaja Putri Melalui Edukasi Gizi Menggunakan Media Whatsapp Group

Chronic Energy Deficiency (KEK) in adolescent girls is one nutritional problem with a high prevalence in Indonesia at 2018 namely 14.5%. One of the causes is wrong eating behavior, based on knowledge and attitude nutrition who lack. The alternative to increase knowledge and attitudes isthrough nutrition education. This research was conducted to analyze the effect of nutrition education on KEK using media whatsapp group to increasing knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls at SMPN 21 PPU. The research design uses quasi-experimental with group pretest-posttest design. The sample in this study was determined based on convenience sampling technique so that 40 respondents were obtained. Wilcoxon test results indicate that there is an influence of nutrition education on increasing knowledge of adolescent girls (p = 0,000). Wilcoxon test results indicate that there is no effect of nutrition education on improving attitudes of adolescent girls (p = 0.936). The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of nutrition education on KEK using media whatsapp group toincreasing the knowledge of adolescent girls at SMPN 21 PPU Kaltim, but there is no effect of nutrition education on KEK using media whatsapp group to improving attitudes of adolescent girls at SMPN 21 PPU Kaltim. Based on this, further research is needed to improve attitudes and behavior of foodconsumption in order to avoid KEK.Keywords: KEK, Whatsapp Group, Knowledge, Attitude, Adolescent Girls

Adolescent HIV/AIDS: Knowledge is a must

HIV/AIDS is a major threat to India. The number of people living with the disease is approaching 5 million. Global research shows that HIV/AIDS has direct links with health, social, psychological as well as economic problems by minimizing life expectancy, increasing burden on health care system, losing status in society and increasing inequality. India has the third largest HIV epidemic in the world, with 2.1 million people living with HIV. HIV/AIDS is a new phenomenon in the society. Misconceptions about HIV/AIDS abound worldwide. Female adolescents face even greater risk for STD transmission than their male peers and older adult women. Hence, the present study was undertaken to assess the gain in knowledge of adolescent girls after exposure to educational programme on selected four aspects of HIV/AIDS i.e. knowledge about adolescent years, information related to reproductive organs and physical changes, information related to HIV/AIDS, preventive measures for HIV/ AIDS (Individual and social responsibilities towards the person infected with HIV). The total sample for present study was consisted of 60 randomly selected adolescent girls belonging to nuclear families and low income group and studying in 10th, 11th, and 12th standards (15 to 18 years of age) of two randomly selected Government Senior secondary Girls Schools of Bikaner city, Rajasthan. The research design used for the present study was one group pre-test-post-test action research. The programme was planned on the basis of the results of pre test. Then, the results of post-test were obtained through the same duly pre-tested questionnaire cum interview schedule which was used during pre test. Frequency, percentage values and paired t-test was applied to see the significant difference between pre test and post-test scores of knowledge. The total sample had highest gain in knowledge (50.75%) in aspect 3 (Information related to HIV/AIDS). The subject had highly significant gain in knowledge at 1% and 5% level of significance. The adolescent girls of class 10th had the highest gain in knowledge i.e. 47.9 % among the group. The major findings revealed the positive and definite impact of educational programme in improving knowledge about HIV/AIDS and to avoid discriminatory treatment to AIDS patient in employment providing services and other benefits.

Knowledge of Adolescent Girls on Pregnancy and Antenatal care

Background : Adolescence is particularly a transition period of human development which has profound influence on a person’s future. In Bangladesh adolescents usually gather their knowledge about reproductive health from their family and surroundings and therefore their knowledge remains incorrect and insufficient. Government increases the provision of schooling for girls but there is no provision of sex education.&#x0D; Objective : To assess the knowledge of adolescent girls about pregnancy and antenatal care.&#x0D; Methods : A cross sectional study was done during the period of January ’15 to June ’15 among 143 students of class 1X and X of 2 rural private schools of Rupganj and Narayanganj. Simple random sampling method was applied for enrolling the study population and data was collected by interview method using pretested questionnaire. Finally, data was analyzed by SPSS version 17.&#x0D; Result : Most of the respondents had average knowledge about pregnancy and antenatal care. Nearly three-forth (61.5%) of the respondents had incorrect knowledge about pregnancy period and majority (76.3%) do not know about the correct mother’s organ for developing baby during pregnancy. Maximum respondents (95%) had good knowledge about extra care of a pregnant mother. Although 74.8% mentioned about TT vaccination of a pregnant mother but majority (65%) did not know detail about the vaccines’ dose and schedule. Statistically significant difference found in knowledge on pregnancy and antenatal care among married and unmarried girls. (P=&lt;0.05)&#x0D; Conclusion : Knowledge of adolescent girls about pregnancy and ANC was average in our rural area.&#x0D; Northern International Medical College Journal Vol. 11 No. 1 July 2019, Page 423-426

Efektivitas Penggunaan Buku Saku Higiene Menstruasi dan Pencegahan Kekerasan dalam Situasi Bencana Pada Remaja Putri

Background: Menstruation hygiene and violence in disaster situation can cause serious problems for adolescent girls. Poor menstrual hygiene during disaster can increase the risk of reproductive tract infections and violence can lead to unwanted pregnancy, abortion and psychological trauma. Approximately 80% of the needs of adolescent girls are not met during disaster. They need to be prepared to be able to empower themselves in dealing with disaster situations. Pocket book is one of the media to increase knowledge. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the use of menstrual hygiene pocket books and prevention of violence in disaster situations on the knowledge of adolescent girls. Methods: This research method is pre experiment with one group pre test and post test design. The study was conducted in May to October 2019 at SMAN 7 Lubuk Buaya Padang with 51 respondents using proportionate random sampling. Research instrument using questionnaire. Univariate and bivariate data analysis used Chi Square with 95% confidence level. Results: There is a significant effect of the use of pocket book on the knowledge of adolescent girls about menstrual hygiene and prevention of violence in disaster situations (p=0,000). Conclusion: It is hoped that the school can utilize the pocket book to increase the knowledge and preparedness of adolescent girls in dealing with disaster situations.

The Differences in Knowledge About Breast Self-Examination Between Adolescent Girls and Women of Childbearing Age in Lingkar Timur Public Health Center Bengkulu

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that is most commonly found in women. Breast cancer can be found early with conscious examination, clinical examinations, and examination of mammography. Early detection of breast cancer can give a life expectancy. The purpose of this study was to analyze the differences in knowledge about breast self-examination between adolescent girls in high school and women of childbearing age in the area public health centers of Lingkar Timur, Bengkulu City. The type of research used in this study was Pre Experiment using the One Shot Postest Only design. The population in this study is the overall high school student, amounting to 208 and women of childbearing age amounting to 50. the number of samples in this study consisted of 50 high school students and 50 women of childbearing age,so that the total sample amounted to 100 people. The sampling technique uses the Stratified Random Sampling technique for high school students and the total population of women of childbearing age.This study uses primary data that is processed in univariate and bivariate. This research was conducted in May-June 2016. The results of univariate analysis showed that of the 50 female students, 48 (96%) had sufficient knowledge about examining their own breasts while from 50 women of childbearing age 29 people (58%) had good knowledge. The results of bivariate analysis using the Mann-Withney test obtained significant (p = 0,000) 0.05, which means that there are significant differences between the knowledge of adolescent girls and women of childbearing age. It is expected that young women will take part in health screening activities in the working area of public health centers such as Posbindu and for women of childbearing age to increase their awareness of early detection related to women's reproductive health. Keywords: adolescent girls, breast self-examination, knowledge, women of childbearing age

Knowledge of Adolescent Girls regarding Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Study in a Rural Area from North-Eastern Romania

This study aimed at assessing knowledge on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in rural 14 to 18-year-old adolescent girls. We administered a questionnaire about STDs to 534 girls and, then, organized a health education programme that included didactic lectures. The major sources of information about STDs were: family – 45.50%, professors – 21.70%, and the family doctor – 11.80%. Girls prefer to discuss sexuality with their mothers rather than with their fathers (23.03% vs. 2.62%). 16.60% knew about at least two STDs, while 8.10% had no knowledge about STDs. 95.30% of girls questioned had heard about HIV/AIDS, while 23.20% were aware that hepatitis B can be sexually transmitted, and 33.60% had heard about vaccination. Other STDs known by the adolescents were: syphilis (55.80%), candidiasis (12.90%), and trichomoniasis (6.60%). 33.10% of adolescents did not know of any methods of preventing STDs. Condoms were reported to be the first method of protection against pregnancy, not against STDs. If they had an STD, most adolescents (58.61%) would prefer to get their treatment from the pharmacy without first consulting a doctor. 74.50% of adolescents consider it useful to receive sexual education lectures in school, whereas 41.19% would like to receive information about STDs through brochures and 85.58% would rather find information on a website. STDs in teenage girls represent a special issue both for their families and society as a whole. The health education program contributed to raising awareness about STDs prevention and transmission in adolescents from rural area