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Background: Teenage pregnancy remains a significant public health concern due to its potential risks to both mother and child, including health complications, social challenges, and educational disruption. One of the factors influencing teenage pregnancy is parental patterns, which include parenting styles, communication, supervision, and emotional support. Studies have shown that adolescents from families with authoritarian or neglectful parenting are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, increasing the risk of early pregnancy. Understanding the relationship between parental patterns and teenage pregnancy can help develop targeted interventions to prevent adolescent pregnancies. Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between parental patterns and the incidence of teenage pregnancy. Methods: A quantitative analytical study with a cross-sectional design was conducted. The sample consisted of 30 teenage mothers selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected through structured questionnaires assessing parental patterns, including communication, supervision, and emotional support, as well as information about pregnancy incidence. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test to determine the statistical relationship between parental patterns and teenage pregnancy incidence. Results: The study found that 30 respondents (100%) reported experiencing parental patterns that influenced their behavior. Among them, teenagers from families with supportive and communicative parenting had a lower risk of teenage pregnancy. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed a significant relationship between parental patterns and the incidence of teenage pregnancy (p = 0.000), indicating that parental guidance and involvement play a critical role in preventing early pregnancy. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between parental patterns and the incidence of teenage pregnancy. Supportive and communicative parental patterns reduce the likelihood of teenage pregnancy, while neglectful or authoritarian patterns increase the risk. These findings highlight the importance of parental involvement, education, and guidance in adolescent reproductive health.

The development of information technology in this era has had quite a big impact throughout the world on changes in various fields. One form of technological development is the birth of social media. Social media has an influence on shifts and changes in people's behavior and life in terms of ethics, norms and culture. There are various impacts of social media, both positive and negative impacts. To be able to prevent negative impacts or negative impacts from occurring, an in-depth understanding of good ethics in communicating on social media is needed. This research aims to increase the understanding of Ananda Bekasi Vocational School students about social media ethics through a systematic educational program. With the rapid development of information and communication technology, the use of social media among teenagers is increasingly widespread, but is often accompanied by unethical behavior. The methods used in this research include seminars, interactive discussions, and creating positive content. The activity was attended by 260 students, and the results showed a significant increase in ethical awareness of social media, from 60% to 85% after the program. Participant responses showed high enthusiasm, with 96% finding this activity useful. Apart from that, students succeeded in creating various content that was educational and inspiring. This research emphasizes the importance of social media ethics education as a proactive step in forming positive behavior among teenagers, especially students at Ananda Bekasi Vocational School, and recommends implementing similar programs on an ongoing bas

Coffee is a drink that the Indonesian people have long favored. Coffee can affect blood pressure because polyphenols and potassium lower blood pressure, while caffeine increases blood pressure. The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that by 2025, 1.5 billion people in the world will suffer from hypertension per year. Blood pressure in adolescents who experience hypertension can have a higher risk of morbidity and mortality, not only that the more severe hypertension experienced in adolescents can lead to a fairly severe risk of complications such as heart attack, stroke, and coronary artery disease. This study aims to provide broad insights related to nutrition and hopes that our education can at least change the mindset of adolescents regarding the importance of frequent coffee consumption without clear reasons. This study used the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test method.This nutrition education was conducted at SMK Harapan Massa, Beji, Depok. On January 25, 2024. Using Descriptive Research type. Based on Wilcoxon analysis, 45 students experienced a decrease in scores, 3 students experienced an increase and 16 students had similar scores in the post-test and pre-test. Conclusion. there is an influence on the results of students' understanding before exposure to the material (Post-test) and after exposure (Pre-test).

Adolescence is marked by growth and development in various aspects, including physical, psychological, and intellectual. They tend to have a great sense of curiosity, like challenges, and dare to take risks. However, this also makes them vulnerable to various risks, both in the short and long term. Therefore, health services are needed that care about the needs of adolescents, especially in terms of reproductive health. This study aims to determine whether there is an Influence of Health Education About "the influence of health education about early marriage on the level of Knowledge and attitudes of adolescents at the Tinggi Raja Health Center. Tinggi Raja Village, Tinggi Raja District in 2023. The type of quasi-experimental research with a One Group Pretest-Posttest Design, the research sample amounted to 30 people, who were selected using a sampling technique with the Total Sampling Technique. Based on the results of statistical tests using the Wilcoxon test, the results of the p value of knowledge = 0.000 <0.05 and the p value of attitude = 0.000 <0.05. So it is proven that there is a significant influence between health education about early marriage on the level of knowledge and attitudes of adolescents at the Tinggi Raja Health Center. Tinggi Raja Village, Tinggi Raja District in 2023.

Adolescence is an important period for reproductive health because it is a period of behavioral formation, where at this time, teenagers begin to try new or challenging things, including in health behavior, one of which is free sex behavior. This free lifestyle behavior is greatly influenced by a correct understanding of adolescent reproductive health. The impact that can occur due to free sex behavior is early pregnancy or Unwanted Pregnancy. Adolescent pregnancy is one of the health problems that requires serious attention so that efforts are needed to increase awareness of reproductive health for all teenagers. The purpose of this community service is to increase the knowledge of teenagers at MAN Seram Bagian Barat about reproductive health and increase adolescent awareness in preventing early pregnancy. The method used is to provide education to teenagers at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Seram Bagian Barat. Teenagers are very enthusiastic about this activity by asking various questions and the active discussion makes teenagers more enthusiastic. The final result is that 26 teenagers have good knowledge after being given education, from previously only 11 teenagers. The conclusion is that teenagers understand how to prevent early pregnancy in teenagers at MAN Seram Bagian Barat. It is hoped that good knowledge will prevent teenagers from engaging in free sex behavior that can result in pregnancy at a young age.

Social media has become an important part of modern society, including in Indonesia. Its rapid development has a significant influence on various aspects of life, one of which is language. The influence of social media on the development of the Indonesian language is often seen from the emergence of new terms, the use of informal language, and the simplification of sentence structures. Language changes influenced by social media raise concerns about the decline in the ability to speak good and correct Indonesian, especially among the younger generation. This study aims to determine the influence of social media on the development of the Indonesian language among teenagers. The findings include the entry of absorption from foreign languages, especially English. Words such as "selfie", "hashtag", "viral", and "followers" are examples of new vocabulary that originally came from English but are now widely used by Indonesian speakers. The influence of social media on the development of vocabulary in Indonesian can also be seen from the use of abbreviations and acronyms. Due to character limitations on some platforms such as Twitter, users often use abbreviations to express themselves.

Women, especially teenagers, often experience dysmenorrhea during menstruation.  The lower part of the stomach is where this discomfort occurs.  The aim of this research is to find out how dietary status influences dysmenorrhea complaints in Bali Dwipa University students. The quantitative descriptive survey method was used in this research. The research sample obtained using a stratified sampling approach was 30 people from a total population of 43 people. The frequency distribution of each variable was analyzed and the chi square test was used to determine the relationship. Research findings show that nutritional status has an impact on female students' dysmenorrhea symptoms. This research aims to deepen understanding and serve as a guide for further research. Apart from that, it is believed that this research can provide further information which can then provide suggestions regarding solutions related to this problem, especially those related to dysmenorrhea complaints in female students.

Adult and adolescent women generally experience the gynecological condition of dysmenorrhea which causes discomfort during daily physical activities. Improper treatment of menstrual cramps can cause more serious problems, such as prolonged pain and even the development of new diseases due to side effects of the drugs used. The aim of this research is to determine the behavior of choosing drugs which is influenced by the level of knowledge about dysmenorrhea medication among young women in a junior high school in Bengkulu Province. This type of research uses descriptive quantitative with a cross sectional approach with variables of knowledge and self-medication behavior for dysmenorrhea. Data were collected using a purposive sampling technique with the Slovin formula for 60 samples from a population of 71 and a confidence level of 95%. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire which had previously been tested for validity and reliability. The results showed that in handling dysmenorrhea, 3.3% of teenagers did not take medication, 35% used chemical drugs, 61.6% used traditional drugs. The knowledge level measurement is 86% which is classified as good and the behavior level is classified as positive >15. It can be concluded that young women tend to choose traditional medicine as self-medication for treating dysmenorrhea.

Personal hygiene is an action to maintain a person's cleanliness and health for physical and psychological well-being, lack of self-care is a condition where a person is unable to perform hygiene care for themselves. Based on the results of observations and interviews, information was obtained that students of SMPN 5 Sumbawa Besar did not understand about caring for a clean and healthy life and how to implement good Personal Hygiene. At the age of adolescence, school children need to be given education related to personal hygiene, but these students have never received such education, therefore based on the background above, the activity of providing personal hygiene education in improving PHBS was conveyed to the community, especially school teenagers. This community service aims to provide students with an understanding of the importance of maintaining personal hygiene in improving PHBS at SMPN 5 Sumbawa Besar. This activity is carried out through providing education using booklets and PPT related to the material presented, in the final stage students will be given a question and answer session, the results of the community service show that students' understanding before and after the provision of education and practice has increased and students are very enthusiastic in answering questions.

Adolescent mental health is an increasingly pressing issue, especially in educational settings. At SMP Negeri 5 Sumbawa Besar, many teenagers face mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression, which can affect their well-being. This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of peer group empowerment programs in improving adolescent mental health. Evaluation results showed a significant increase in students' knowledge about mental health after participating in the program, with more than 80% of students feeling more understanding about how to maintain mental health. In addition, this program successfully creates a supportive environment between peers that reduces feelings of loneliness and increases students' self-confidence. Thus, peer group empowerment has proven to be effective in improving the mental health of teenagers at SMP Negeri 5 Sumbawa Besar, as well as making a positive contribution to social dynamics at school. It is hoped that this program can become a model for other schools in efforts to promote adolescent mental health.

The phenomenon of sleep difficulties is currently a major problem in adolescents. Several epidemiological studies have investigated the relationship between theoccurrence of sleep disturbances and anxiety disorders in the general population. This research was conducted with the aim of finding a significant positive relationship between sleep difficulties and anxiety disorders. The research method uses quantitative research with data analysis techniques using Pearson's Correlation and linearity assumption tests. The population in this study were teenagers in the Bukittinggi area with a total sample of 106 teenagers. The results of the linearity test showed a significant value of p > 0.05 and the resulting Pearson's r value was 0.532. The results of the analyses show that there is a significant positive relationship between anxiety disorders and difficulty sleeping, so that the hypothesis in this study can be stated as accepted.

Chronic diseases are degenerative conditions that significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Various degenerative diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and heart stroke, require immediate attention. Indonesia faces a dual burden in healthcare, grappling with both rampant infectious diseases and the rising prevalence of chronic degenerative illnesses. Therefore, health promotion efforts are crucial in preventing degenerative diseases among adolescents. This initiative targets teenagers due to their unhealthy lifestyle choices, which are evident in their smoking habits, poor dietary practices, insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables, and a lack of physical activity. The primary objective of this initiative is to enhance awareness regarding the prevention of degenerative diseases among youth and to address the emergence of such conditions in this age group. The results of the community service activities indicate a notable increase in average knowledge from 6.61 to 13.80 and an improvement in attitudes from 9.61 to 14.47. The community service activities were successfully executed, as evidenced by the smooth conduct of the events and the active participation of the adolescents. To improve health quality, it is essential to foster awareness and enhance education among teenagers about the prevention of degenerative diseases.

Adolescent character is an important aspect of education which functions to form a good personality, such as discipline, responsibility and empathy. This article examines the process of character formation in an educational context with a focus on the role of the church and family environment. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, this research involves observing the church environment. interviews with youth counselors and surveys of teenagers. The results show that a conducive environment and active parental involvement significantly influence adolescent character development.

Early marriage is a social phenomenon that occurs a lot among teenagers, especially in rural areas such as Waiara Village, Kewapante Subdistrict. Early marriage is still a social problem that is often found in various regions, including in Waiara Village, Kewapante Subdistrict. This study aims to examine the effect of early marriage on adolescent education. The approach used was qualitative through in-depth interviews with teenagers who married young, their parents and educators in the village. The research findings revealed that early marriage has a negative impact on adolescents' education, such as increased dropout rates, low levels of engagement in further education and decreased motivation to learn. In addition, the huge responsibilities that come with early marriage often make adolescents focus more on household affairs than education. This study recommends government and community interventions to increase understanding of the importance of education and the adverse effects of early marriage

Adolescent identity is formed through complex interactions between various factors, in which school plays a crucial role. Schools not only serve as places of academic learning, but also as social arenas where adolescents develop interpersonal skills, values, and behavior.  Factors such as relationships with peers, support from teachers, participation in extracurricular activities, and curriculum implementation all contribute to the identity formation process. This article highlights how a positive and supportive school environment can help teenagers discover their identity, build self-confidence, and develop their potential optimally. By understanding this role, it is hoped that a holistic and inclusive educational ecosystem can be created, which supports the development of adolescents towards a healthy and constructive direction. Context has been identified as an important factor in adolescent identity formation. Education plays a very important role in shaping an individual's ethics, responsibility and intelligence. An effective educational process is expected to develop students' attitudes, knowledge and skills so that they can adapt optimally to their social environment. In this context, social interactions in the school environment, especially with peers, teachers and school staff, greatly influence the formation of adolescents' self-identity. This identity formation involves a dynamic interaction between internal and external factors, where the school environment plays a significant role in shaping teenagers' thought patterns, values, attitudes and behavior. Peers serve as social references that influence adolescents' self-confidence and self-esteem, while relationships with teachers provide emotional guidance and character formation. Apart from that, social media also influences the way teenagers present themselves in the digital world. The formation of a healthy self-identity in adolescents is very dependent on an inclusive, supportive environment, as well as cooperation between schools and parents. Therefore, it is important to understand the role of social interactions in the school environment as a factor that supports the development of a positive identity in adolescents and prepares them to face life challenges in the future.

This research aims to analyze and determine the causes of teenagers dropping out of school at the age of 15 years and over in Waioti Village. This research is descriptive in nature. Based on the implementation method, this research is classified as survey research. In survey research, samples are taken from one population and a list of questions is used as a data collection tool. The survey research method was used because not all members of the population were used as examples or samples, so only some members of the population were used as samples. The sampling technique in this research used purposive random sampling. The population in this study were families whose teenagers had dropped out of school in Waioti sub-district. Based on the results of the interviews and discussion above, it can be concluded that teenagers drop out of school in Waioti sub-district due to several factors. Among the factors that cause teenagers to drop out of school are 1) economic and family factors, these two factors greatly influence teenagers' problems in finding work because financial limitations in the family and instability in the family environment will cause teenagers to drop out of school. 2) educational distance greatly influences the causal factors. teenagers dropping out of school, 3) inadequate educational facilities which prevent teenagers from continuing to a higher level.

Drug abuse (narcotics, psychotropics and other addictive substances) is a serious problem that can threaten physical, mental and social health, especially in adolescents. This outreach program aims to provide education about the negative impacts of drug abuse on teenagers at Karang Taruna Tanjung Pinang. The method used is the delivery of educational material and outreach. The results of this program show an increase in participants' understanding of the dangers of drugs. Thus, this outreach not only contributes to prevention efforts at the community level but also becomes a model that can be adapted for similar prevention programs in various regions.

The abstract of this research aims to explore the strategies implemented by Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) teachers in forming digital ethics in students in the era of social media. With the increasing use of social media among children and teenagers, digital ethics education has become crucial to ensure that students can use technology wisely and responsibly. This research uses a qualitative approach with data collection methods through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and analysis of curriculum documents. The research results show that MI teachers integrate character values ​​into digital ethics learning, utilize group discussions, and use technology as a learning tool. Apart from that, collaboration with parents has also proven important in supporting digital ethics education. Despite challenges such as limited technological infrastructure and differences in student backgrounds, suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of digital ethics education include increasing teacher capacity, systematic curriculum development, and parental involvement. Thus, this research provides insight into the importance of digital ethics education in MI and the strategies that can be implemented to form an intelligent and characterful young generation in the era of social media. without any references or formulas.

The issue of mental health has been widely discussed in recent years. In general, mental health is the state of an individual who is aware of their own ability to cope with the normal stresses of life, therefore mental health is very important, especially among teenagers, because during adolescence there are many changes. psychosocial such as cognitive, psychological, social and biological. This development is a crisis event for teenagers which can cause impacts such as anxiety, stress and depression. The aim of this research is to determine the factors that influence mental health in teenagers at private junior high school (SMP) "X" in the working area of ​​the UPTD Puskesmas Melayu, Piring City. Cross sectional research method. The sample used was 35 respondents with a total sampling technique. Data was processed using the Chi square test. Based on univariate analysis, it was found that most of the family support was 23 respondents (65.7%), the community environment was low for 22 respondents (62.9%), peers were not good for 27 respondents (48.6%), the school environment was good for 20 respondents. (57.1%) and high mental health of 22 respondents (62.9%). It is hoped that the research conclusions can be used as a reference for preventing mental health disorders so that they do not have a negative impact on the future of adolescents.

Insecure in Indonesian means unsafe. Meanwhile, according to the APA Dictionary of Psychology, insecurity or insecurity is a feeling of inadequacy and lack of self-confidence. While self-awareness is the ability to understand and recognize one's own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, values, and motivations, the implementation of self-awareness in social and emotional learning (SEL) is very important to help students develop emotionally and socially. Meanwhile, self-confidence is confidence and belief in one's abilities, being optimistic, objective, responsible, rational and realistic to solve and overcome a problem with an upside down situation so that it can provide something and be accepted by other people and the environment. Insecurity is sometimes necessary in everyday life to increase self-awareness and grow self-confidence. Many cases often occur among teenagers throughout the world, factors also come from the surrounding environment, whether it be friends or sometimes even family.