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Adolescence is a crucial phase in shaping behavior and knowledge, including regarding nutritious food selection. The increased use of social media among adolescents provides opportunities for delivering nutrition education, but also carries risks associated with exposure to misleading information, including inaccurate nutrition claims. This study aims to analyze the relationship between exposure to nutrition education on social media and adolescents' awareness of food products with nutrition claims. The method used in this study was quantitative with an associative study design. The study sample consisted of 302 respondents, students from the Faculty of Public Health and the Faculty of Economics and Business, Airlangga University, class of 2022. Data collection was conducted online through a Google Form questionnaire, which included respondent characteristics and measured perceptions in shaping behavior related to exposure to nutrition education on social media and awareness of nutrition claims on food products. Data analysis was performed using Kendall's tau-b test to measure the relationship between variables. The results showed that TikTok was the most widely used social media platform by respondents, and there was a significant relationship between exposure to nutrition education on social media and adolescents' awareness of food products with nutrition claims (p < 0.01). Respondents who were more frequently exposed to educational content tended to have a better understanding and were able to respond more critically to nutrition claims. These findings emphasize the importance of utilizing social media as an effective nutrition intervention tool, particularly for adolescents who are active social media users, to increase their awareness of the importance of choosing nutritious foods. These results indicate the importance of optimizing social media as an effective nutrition intervention tool, especially for adolescents as a group of active social media users.

Anemia is a common health problem among adolescent girls, especially in developing countries like Indonesia. This condition is generally caused by insufficient iron intake, an unbalanced diet, and increased iron requirements during growth. Anemia not only impacts physical health but also affects concentration, productivity, and quality of life. Therefore, interventions based on nutrition education and the utilization of local food sources are crucial in sustainable anemia prevention efforts. One potential complementary therapy alternative is the consumption of herbal drinks based on moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera). Moringa leaves are known to be rich in iron, vitamin A, and antioxidants that play a role in red blood cell formation. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge and skills of adolescent girls in utilizing moringa leaves as a natural source of iron. The target group is grade 10 and 11 female students at SMA Sejahtera Palembang, which was held in June 2025. The activity methods included a nutrition lecture on anemia and the importance of iron, an interactive discussion on the benefits of moringa leaves, and hands-on practice in making herbal moringa drinks (such as moringa leaf tea and moringa juice). The material was delivered using a communicative and participatory approach to actively engage participants. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of the causes of anemia, the benefits of moringa leaves, and their willingness to consume herbal drinks as a preventative measure. Most participants also expressed interest in trying to make their own moringa herbal drink at home. This activity is expected to become part of school-based promotional and preventive efforts to address anemia in adolescent girls.

According to Pathological Based Registration data in Indonesia, breast cancer ranks first with a relative frequency of 18.6%. In Central Java Province, the number of cancer cases has increased significantly over time. In 2010, there were 13,277 cases of cancer, and in 2015 this number increased to 18,954 cases. Of these, 6,899 cases were cervical cancer (35.13%), while 9,542 cases were breast cancer. One of the early detection methods of breast cancer that is easy to do independently is a breast self-examination or known as Sadari. The application of this Sadari method can help women to be more sensitive to changes in their breasts so that the risk of delays in cancer treatment can be minimized. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the demonstration method compared to video media in increasing adolescents' motivation to practice the Sadari method. The type of research used is quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design. The sampling technique was carried out by purposive sampling, with research instruments in the form of questionnaires consisting of items that are favorable and unfavorable. Data analysis was carried out using univariate and bivariate methods to determine the difference in motivation between the experimental groups. The results showed that in the group of the Sadari motivation experiment with video treatment, the significance value obtained was p = 0.000. The same was also shown in the group with the demonstration treatment, with a significance value of p = 0.000. Furthermore, the results of the Mann-Whitney test showed a significant value of 0.002. Since p < 0.05 (p = 0.002), it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in Sadari motivation between the video group and the demonstration. The average motivation score of the demonstration group (36.00) was higher than that of the video group (25.00), so the demonstration method was stated to be more effective in increasing Sadari's motivation.

Promiscuity is a common issue among adolescents, as a transitional phase that is highly susceptible to environmental influences, directly impacting physical, mental, and social health. Lack of understanding of the impacts of promiscuity can increase health risks for adolescents, including increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unplanned pregnancy, organ damage due to addictive substances (narcotics), mental health disorders, and decreased social and academic functioning. This health promotion activity was conducted at Free Methodist 1 Junior High School in Medan as a form of early education and prevention. The goal was to increase students' knowledge and awareness of the dangers of promiscuity and encourage healthier and more responsible behavior. The method used was preventive education through lectures, discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions. The results of this activity showed an increase in student understanding of the material, for example, understanding of promiscuity increased from 70% to 85% and understanding of drug abuse from 62% to 67.5%, as well as the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle, avoiding harmful substances, and maintaining overall physical, mental, and social health

This literature review article exposes the dynamics of the relationship between fathers and adolescents, with a specific focus on the role of paternal involvement in children’s learning process. Drawing upon the framework proposed by Michael E. Lamb (1997), this article delineates the key components of paternal involvement – including engagement, accessibility, and responsibility – and how these dynamics influence adolescents’ academic outcomes, learning motivation, and psychological well-being. This review highlights the importance of an active and constructive paternal presence as a predictor of adolescents’ educational success and socio-emotional adaptation, supported by evidence from recent studies.

This quantitative study seeks to ascertain the impact of organizational culture and leadership style on the work motivation of the “Melati Muda” mosque youth group in Suryowijayan, Yogyakarta.  The research had 46 active participants chosen through purposive sampling.  Data were gathered via questionnaires employing a Likert scale.  “The data were examined with multiple linear regression through IBM SPSS Statistics 26. The t-test results indicated that leadership style has a considerable impact on work motivation, although organizational culture does not have a meaningful partial influence.  The F-test demonstrates that both factors collectively exert a considerable influence on work motivation.  The Adjusted R Square value of 0.215 signifies that the independent variables account for 21.5% of the variance in work motivation, whilst the remaining 78.5% is affected by factors not analyzed in this study.  These findings underscore the significance of proficient leadership in augmenting motivation within faith-based youth groups.

Komunikasi antara orang tua dan remaja mengenai kesehatan seksual dan reproduksi masih menghadapi berbagai hambatan, mulai dari norma budaya hingga keterbatasan pengetahuan orang tua. Ketidakterbukaan dalam komunikasi keluarga dapat berdampak negatif terhadap perkembangan kognitif dan perilaku seksual remaja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis secara sistematis temuan-temuan empiris terbaru terkait pengaruh komunikasi orang tua–remaja terhadap keterampilan berpikir kritis, sikap terhadap seksualitas, pengambilan keputusan, dan akses informasi remaja. Metode yang digunakan adalah kajian literatur integratif terhadap 14 artikel jurnal internasional bereputasi yang diterbitkan pada rentang tahun 2020–2025. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi yang terbuka, empatik, dan berbasis nilai dalam keluarga berkontribusi positif terhadap kemampuan reflektif remaja serta sikap dan perilaku seksual yang sehat. Sebaliknya, komunikasi yang normatif dan satu arah cenderung memperkuat stigma dan membatasi kapasitas remaja dalam mengambil keputusan yang tepat. Kajian ini merekomendasikan pentingnya intervensi berbasis keluarga yang memperkuat kapasitas komunikasi orang tua, dengan dukungan pendekatan digital yang adaptif dan kolaborasi lintas sektor untuk menciptakan lingkungan yang mendukung kesehatan reproduksi remaja.

This study aims to systematically review the literature that discusses the influence of social media on adolescent communication patterns, especially in the context of organizational learning. Social media as part of the digital transformation has changed the way adolescents interact, not only in social aspects but also in informal learning processes. Through a Systematic Literature Review approach, this study maps key concepts, identifies research gaps, and explores future research directions. The results of the study indicate that social media plays an important role in shaping interpersonal communication, digital ethics, and adolescent self-identity. However, most previous studies are still geographically limited, descriptive, and have not linked social media use to organizational learning comprehensively. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an integrative theoretical model and longitudinal studies that consider the cultural, psychological, and social contexts of adolescents in the digital era.

Pernikahan dini yang berkembang dikalangan masyarakat Indonesia, dipandang sebagai sebuah komitmen untuk mengikat dua insan lawan jenis yang masih remaja dalam suatu ikatan keluarga. Usia remaja perempuan yang melakukan pernikahan dini diusia muda adalah mereka yang berusia dibawah umur-20 tahun yang melakukan pernikahan dini.           Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan data primer yang ditinjau langsung yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana tingkat pengetahuan remaja putri tentang tantang dampak pernikahan dini pada kesehatan reproduksi di Dusun VI desa Telaga Sari Tahun 2023 populasi penelitian ini seluruh remaja putri di Dusun Telaga Sari. Seluruh populasi dijadikan sampel sebanyak 30 orang. Dari hasil penelitian mengenai Tingkat Pengetahuan Remaja Putri Tentang dampak Pernikahan Dini diperoleh berdasarkan umur, mayoritas umur 16-18 tahun sebanyak 19 orang (63%) dan minoritas umur 19-20 tahun sebanyak 2 orang (7%), berdasarkan pendididkan mayoritas berpendidikan SMA sebanyak 19 orang (63%) dan minoritas berpendidikan SD sebanyak 1 orang (3%), berdasarkan sumber informasi mayoritas pada kelompok tenaga kesehatan sebanyak 13 orang (43%) dan minoritas pada media cetak sebanyak 3 orang (10%), dan  mayoritas berpengetahuan cukup sebanyak 18 orang (60%) dan minoritas berpengetahuan baik sebanyak 5 orang (17%). Diharapkan kepada seluruh remaja putri agar lebih meningkatkan pengetahuannya untuk mencegah terjadinya pernikahan dini dan untuk mengetahui dampak dalam pernikahan dini, hal ini bertujuan untuk menghindari remaja putri dari dampak melakukan pernikahan dibawah umur dan mengurangi resiko dalam resiko kesehatan reproduksi.

The community service program titled Great Youth, Strong Mentality at Untung Suropati Catholic High School aimed to enhance students understanding and skills in managing stress and anxiety, which are increasingly prevalent among adolescents due to academic pressures, social dynamics, environmental changes, and excessive exposure to social media. These issues are exacerbated by a lack of knowledge about effective stress management strategies, such as relaxation techniques and emotional communication, as well as the stigma surrounding mental health that discourages adolescents from seeking help. The counseling was conducted using an interactive approach, comprising a 30-minute informative lecture to explain the concepts of stress and anxiety, small group discussions (5–7 students) to encourage reflection and sharing of experiences, and practical exercises on relaxation techniques, such as diaphragmatic breathing and mindfulness, to provide hands-on experience. Supporting materials, including visual presentations and interactive quizzes, were utilized to enhance student engagement. Post-event evaluation revealed significant improvements in the understanding of stress and anxiety among students in grades X, XI, and XII. Students demonstrated enthusiasm through active participation in discussions and practical sessions, as well as positive feedback on the supportive and stigma-free environment. The program successfully equipped students with practical skills for stress management and fostered a healthier learning environment. For sustainability, it is recommended to conduct similar programs regularly, integrate mental health education into the school curriculum or extracurricular activities, provide concise modules for students’ independent use, and collaborate with school counselors to monitor technique implementation and offer ongoing support to ensure long-term impact on students mental well-being.

Menurut  WHO (World Health Organization), 8-9 % wanita akan mengalami kanker payudara. Kanker payudara dapat ditemukan pada tahap awal dengan cara deteksi dini Pemeriksaan payudara sendiri (SADARI). Pemeriksaan ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan cermin dan dilakukan oleh wanita. Cara ini murah, aman, dapat di ulang dan sederhana, namun dalam kenyataaan baru sedikit wanita yang memakai cara ini yaitu 15-30%. Berdasarkan survey awal yang telah Penelitilakukan di SMA Etislandia Medan dari hasil Kuesioner yang diberikan kepada 30 orang Remaja putri dari kelas X dan XI didapatkan RemajaPutri yang mengetahui tentang SADARI (Periksa payudara sendiri) dan yang  sudah melakukan SADARI hanya 16 orang sedangkan yang belum melakukan SADARI sebanyak 14 orang. Hal ini disebabkan karena masih rendahnya kesadarandan rasa peduli wanita terhadap kesehatan payudaranya. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dan menggunakan data primer tujuannya untuk mengetahui Bagaimanakah Tingkat Pengetahuan Remaja Putri tentang SADARI (Periksa payudara sendiri) pada 30 remajaputri di SMA Etislandia Medan PeriodeMaret-Juli 2022.Dengan menggunakan 20 pertanyaan hasil Penelitiandidapatkan 30 Responden bahwa responden dengan kategori baik sebanyak 16 orang (53,3%), pengetahuan cukup 4 orang (13,3%), dan berpengetahuan kurang sebanyak 10 orang (33,3 %).Disarankan pada Remaja Putri agar lebih memperluas pengetahuan tentang SADARI (Periksa payudara sendiri) dengan cara bertanya langsung kepada petugas kesehatan atau pun mencari informasi melalui media cetak, media elektronik baik televisi, radio atau internet.

Di Indonesia, menurut data Badan Koordinasi Keluarga Berencana Nasional (BBKBN) 2015, menunjukkan 51 % remaja di Jabotabek telah melakukan seks di luar nikah telah dilakukan sejumlah remaja usia sekolah. Dan semua sampel penelitian menunjukkan 85 % remaja melakukan mastrubasi sebagai rutinitas kesehariannya. Hal i i juga menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan seks di sekolah, di terima baik hanya 7 % dan 93 % masih menganggap hal ini tabu untuk membicarakan tentang sex buat anak – anak mereka.Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dan menggunakan data primer tujuannya untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan remaja putri terhadap sex education pada 40 remaja putri di SMP Etislandia Medan Periode Maret – April 2020. Dengan menggunakan 20 pertanyaan hasil penelitian didapat 40 responden bahwa responden dengan kategori baik sebanyak 10 orang ( 25 % ), pengetahuan cukup 18 orang ( 45 % ), berpengetahuan kurang 8 orang ( 20 % ) dan berpengetahuan buruk 4 ( 10 % ) .Disarankan pada remaja putri agar mencari informasi mengenai pengetahuan terhadap sex education kepada petugas agar lebih meningkatkan pelayanan kesehatan dan memberikan penyuluhan tentang sex education.  

Varicella is a contagious skin infection caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). Varicella, scabies, and pityriasis versicolor are diseases with the same risk factors, namely in adolescents with high physical activity and living in crowded places such as dormitories. Case: A 13-year-old male adolescent complained of fluid-filled bumps on the body and face accompanied by itching that had been felt since yesterday. Low fever that fluctuates accompanied by dizziness, nausea since 2 days ago. Due to the itching, the patient scratched the area of ​​the bumps so that the bumps burst. The patient is currently undergoing scabies treatment. The patient also complained of white spots all over the body that had appeared since 2 months ago and worsened when the patient sweated. The patient is a student living in an Islamic boarding school. The patient said he often changed clothes, sarongs, and caps with his dorm mates. The patient also has high physical activity such as playing ball and does not immediately change clothes if he sweats. The diagnosis of varicella, scabies, and pityriasis versicolor is based on anamnesis and physical examination. Treatment options in this case are administration of drugs in the form of Acyclovir 400mg 4 x 2, Paracetamol 500mg 3 x 1, Permethrin 5% applied to the entire body 1x for 8 hours, Fucilex cream 2 dd ue, and Ketoconazole 2% shampoo. Conclusion: in this case, a 13-year-old patient with varicella, scabies, and pityriasis versicolor with risk factors of adolescence with high physical activity and living in crowded places such as dormitories was found.

This study aims to identify forms of juvenile delinquency, the role of education in addressing it, and the challenges faced at SMP Negeri 3 Gunungsitoli. The study employs a qualitative descriptive method using interviews with the school principal, guidance counselors, homeroom teachers, and students as informants. The results of the study indicate that common forms of juvenile delinquency at the school include truancy, tardiness, bringing cell phones to class, using coarse language, dating on school grounds, and violating school rules. The school plays a crucial role in addressing delinquency through counseling approaches, moral guidance, positive activities, and collaboration with parents. However, challenges include insufficient family support, limited guidance counselor staff, and low student openness. Therefore, collaboration between schools, families, and the community is essential in fostering positive character development among adolescents.

The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and social media has significantly influenced the dynamics of societal life, including women. Social media offers a space for the empowerment of women, but at the same time, it also presents various risks such as privacy violations, digital violence, and misuse of personal data. This community service activity aims to strengthen digital literacy among women, particularly in raising awareness of digital risks, protecting digital rights, and promoting safe and responsible social media use. The implementation methods of the activities include outreach in the form of workshops, discussion forums, and case simulations. The results of the activities indicate that there has been an increase in participants' knowledge about privacy in the digital world, forms of gender-based violence in the online realm, and strategies for preventing digital risks. This program is expected to serve as a model for empowering women through the enhancement of digital literacy in responding to the challenges of an increasingly digitalized era.

The purpose of the study was to determine the description of juvenile delinquency behavior that occurs in students. The study used a descriptive research method in which the author tried to reveal and describe how Juvenile Delinquency in Students of SMAN X Lengayang in Pesisir Selatan. Descriptive research is one type of research that aims to describe systematically, factually, and accurately about the facts and characteristics of a particular population. From the tests that have been carried out, the results obtained are that the level of juvenile delinquency is included in the moderate category. In the gender category, 27 male students have a moderate level of delinquency and 36 female students have a moderate level of delinquency. As for the class category, class 10 has 22 people, class XI 17 people and class XII 24 people with a moderate level of delinquency. The highest level of delinquency is in class XII, this is due to the feeling of being the most senior in school.

Adolescents living in families where a parent has schizophrenia are at risk of experiencing significant psychological distress. This study aims to gain an in-depth understanding of the subjective experiences of a teenage boy in dealing with the psychological burden of having a mother with schizophrenia. The research employed a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method and utilized Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) for data analysis. The participant in this study was a 16-year-old male adolescent who lives with his mother diagnosed with a chronic mental illness. The findings reveal that the subject experienced psychological burden in both objective forms, such as caregiving duties and domestic responsibilities, and subjective forms, including feelings of shame, anxiety, limited social interaction, and emotional conflict. Despite these challenges, the subject developed adaptive coping strategies through social engagement, sports activities, and support from peers and the surrounding environment. These findings highlight the psychological dynamics faced by adolescents in families affected by mental disorders and emphasize the importance of experience-based approaches in psychological intervention efforts.

The use of WiFi networks at home has become an essential need in the digital era, but many people still do not understand how to use it optimally and safely. This socialization activity aims to improve digital literacy, especially in managing household WiFi networks, for teenagers who are members of youth organizations in Darmakradenan Village, Karangpucung. The methods   used include presentations, interactive discussions, and distribution of educational modules. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of basic network security steps, signal management, and awareness of their role as information technology agents. This activity is expected to contribute to creating a safer and more productive digital ecosystem at the community level.

The rapid development of social media in rural areas, such as Kertosono Village, has increased the duration of use of platforms such as TikTok and Instagram among teenagers to an average of 4.2 hours per day. This condition raises concerns regarding the negative impact on mental health, coupled with low digital literacy and lack of education from the surrounding environment. This study aims to determine the significant influence and large contribution of the duration of social media use to the mental health of adolescents in Kertosono Village. Using a quantitative approach with an associative research type, data were collected from 54 respondents aged 12–18 years through the GHQ-12 questionnaire and analyzed using simple linear regression. The results showed a significant influence between the duration of social media use and adolescent mental health, with a contribution of 45.7% to their psychological condition. These findings indicate the need for interventions in the form of increasing digital literacy and education about the healthy use of social media, especially in rural areas that are experiencing accelerated digitalization.

This community service activity aims to form a Mosque Youth organization and develop creative work programs as an effort to foster the character of the younger generation in Kepenghuluan Lenggadai Hulu. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR), which emphasizes the active participation of youth and the community in every stage of the activity, from problem identification, planning, implementation, to evaluation. The identification results show that there is no structured youth organization forum that hinders the participation and development of the potential of the mosque's younger generation. Activities are carried out through the formation of a Mosque Youth organizational structure with a clear division of tasks (chairman, secretary, treasurer, field coordinator) and the preparation of an annual work program. The initial program carried out in the form of competitions in commemoration of Islamic holidays, including Al-Qur'an memorization competitions, adhan, children's Muslim fashion shows, and coloring Islamic pictures. The program was attended by 45 participants and received a positive response from the community, and was able to increase youth participation in prospering the mosque. This service shows that the formation of participatory-based youth organizations, accompanied by relevant and creative work programs, can be an effective strategy in reactivating the role of the mosque as a center for fostering the younger generation of Islam.