What Do Adolescent Girls Know About Reproductive Health? Insights into Awareness, Attitudes, and Misconceptions among Adolesce nt Girls in South Jakarta High Schools
Descriptive cross-sectional study reveals awareness and misconceptions among adolescent girls, highlighting the need for better education and services.
Key Points
The study examines adolescent girls' knowledge and misconceptions about reproductive health in South Jakarta.
Descriptive cross-sectional design
Data collection from 120 female students
Structured and validated questionnaire
Based on WHO and Indonesian Ministry of Health frameworks
98.3% of respondents understood basic reproductive health concepts
78.3% believed they were aware of their reproductive needs
15% incorrectly thought oral contraceptive pills prevent STIs
Only 6.7% had visited a health facility for reproductive health concerns