Early Marriage Education and Its Impact on Physical and Mental Health of Adolescents

The phenomenon of early marriage in Indonesia has been going on for a long time, even now in the 5.0 era. Early marriage has an impact on the mental and psychological health of adolescents. Therefore, it is necessary to be carry out socialization regarding efforts to prevent early marriage. The method of implementing educational activities including opening, presentation, and closing. The method of presentation given by lecture and discussion using video and poster. The material presented included the definition of early marriage, factors that affect the occurrence of early marriage, the impact of early marriage, and efforts to prevent early marriage. Education of early marriage and its impact on the physical and mental health of adolescents can increase adolescents' knowledge and attitudes in preventing early marriage. Similar activities need to be socialized regularly among adolescents and their parents in committing to agreeing to the marriage of their children at a minimum age in accordance with the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations in Indonesia.