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The incidence of reproductive tract infections (RTI) in adolescents around the world ranks between 35% and 42%. According to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, as many as 5.2 million adolescents complain of itching in the genital region after menstruation, which is a result of poor personal hygiene during menstruation. This situation exists because the level of knowledge of adolescents is lacking, especially among those who have just experienced menstruation. Adolescents' lack of knowledge about personal hygiene is the leading cause of high cases of reproductive tract infections. This study aimed to determine the effect of educational videos about personal hygiene during menstruation on the level of knowledge in early adolescence. This type of research is a quantitative study with a pre-experimental method and a one-group pre-test-post-test design. The population in this study were early adolescents in class VII at the Al Badriyyah Mranggen Islamic Boarding School who were already menstruating. The sampling technique used total sampling and obtained 47 female students. The instrument used in this research is a questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out in terms of univariate and bivariate analysis (using the McNemar test with a p-value < 0.05). The results of this study showed that educational videos about personal hygiene during menstruation were affected by the level of knowledge in early adolescence, with a p-value of 0.001 < 0.05.

Healthy skin is a condition in which the skin’s moisture, oil levels, and elasticity are optimally maintained, allowing it to protect the body from external factors and maintain its physiological balance. The balance of water, oil, and skin hydration is especially important for adolescents undergoing hormonal changes. The purpose of this activity is to enhance adolescents' awareness and understanding of the importance of healthy skin through education and assessments of some of the skin contents. This community service activity was organized using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) method, which includes health education and assessments of skin water, oil, and hydration levels among adolescent groups. The results of this activity indicate that screening and education contribute to adolescents’ understanding of the risk factors affecting skin health, the importance of appropriate skincare, and the benefits of regular assessments. The activity's discussion highlights that balanced levels of water, oil, and skin hydration play a role in preventing skin issues such as infections, acne, dermatitis, and premature aging. This education supports adolescents in adopting healthy habits to maintain their skin health. This activity plays a crucial role in raising adolescents' awareness of skin health, thereby reducing the risk of future skin disorders.

Personal hygiene is a personal health effort to maintain and improve one's own cleanliness and health for the sake of well-being. The aim of this research was to determine whether there was a relationship between knowledge and personal hygiene behavior during menstruation in young women at Motongkad State Vocational School. This research method uses a quantitative type of research with a cross-sectional approach. The population was 93 f 2022 emale students and the sample was 76 respondents, with data analysis using SPSS version. Results: There was a relationship between knowledge and personal hygiene behavior during menstruation among young women at Motongkad State Vocational School, where the chi-square test results found a value of ρ = 0.014. It is hoped that future researchers will be able to develop research by determining other variables such as motivation, role of the north and so on which are related to the behavior of young women in reproductive organ hygiene by expanding the scope of research to get even better results.

The prevalence of insomnia in Indonesia is still high compared to other countries, especially in adolescents. The prevalence is about 67% including low insomnia at 55, 8% and moderate insomnia at 23, 3%. The impact of insomnia on adolescents such as body weakness, lethargy, lack of concentration, and enthusiasm until it becomes a serious problem such as sleep disorders, heart attack, cancer, obesity, and other various lethal diseases. This study aimed to determine the correlation between smartphone addiction and stress levels on the incidence of insomnia in adolescents at SMA Negeri 8 Banda Aceh. The research method used was an analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The population was 537 teenagers and the sample was 84, chosen using the Proportional Random Sampling technique and Univariate and bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square test. The data were gathered using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaire, Smartphone Addiction Scale Short Version (SAS-SV), and Biological Psychiatry Study Group Jakarta Insomnia Rating Scale (KSPBJ-IRS). The result showed that of 84 respondents, most of them did not experience insomnia 41 respondents (48,8%), did not experience smartphone addiction 43 respondents (51,2%), and experienced low stress 48 respondents (57,1%). So there was a relationship between smartphone addiction (p=0,002) and stress level (p=0,007) toward insomnia in adolescents. In conclusion, there was a correlation between smartphone addiction and stress levels toward the incidence of insomnia in adolescents. This research suggests that research institutes concerned with health education conduct cross-sector collaboration regarding smartphone usage, such as the Health Office and Public Health Centres.

Body composition is the ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass in the body, which is an important factor in maintaining health, especially in adolescents who are experiencing rapid growth and development. Balanced body composition in adolescence can support physical health and prevent various diseases. Imbalanced body composition has the potential to cause obesity, metabolic disorders, heart disease, and musculoskeletal problems. Educational activities and body composition examinations are carried out using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach, involving counseling on healthy lifestyles and body composition examinations. This program has succeeded in increasing adolescents' understanding of the importance of maintaining body composition balance and adopting healthy habits. Health education and routine body composition monitoring provide benefits in preventive efforts to prevent future health risks. Continuous body composition examinations and education are important steps in efforts to control health among adolescents.

This mass Media can be the main media in mass communication activities that aim to spread messages to audiences. Film is a persuasive type of mass media. movies can greatly affect people's perception of the storyline and the message contained in the film. One of the problems in society is suicide. Suicide is a serious issue that can have a negative impact on a person's mental health. Films have a significant role in shaping adolescents ' perceptions of various issues, including suicide attempts. However, there is still a lack of understanding about teenagers ' perception of suicide scenes in films. Therefore, this study will fill this knowledge gap by analyzing adolescents ' perceptions of suicide scenes in the movie "Fireworks”. This study aims to describe adolescents ' perception of suicide attempts in fireworks films. This study uses qualitative research methods by using perceptual analysis. This method views the message Maker creates a message in such a way with a certain meaning that is expected to be accepted by the audience. The results showed that there are differences in perception between informants with each other. Audiences conduct negotiations based on their knowledge and experience. Based on the results of the study, the researcher concluded that the aspects presented in this study do not completely agree. the meaning of each informant moves by itself from one position to another. Such interpretations come from knowledge, experience gained from their environment.    

Adolescents are individuals who are in the process of developing into a more mature or adult. During this time, individuals often experience problems that originate from themselves or from outside the individual. The purpose of this psychoeducation is so that adolescents are able to recognize and understand the conditions caused by the problems that arise in these adolescents. By recognizing and understanding the problems, it is hoped that the adolescents will be able to help themselves to overcome their problems so that these adolescents can become productive and happy adolescents. This psychoeducational activity is carried out with face-to-face seminars. The method used in this activity is action research or often called Action Research. The process of this method is that it starts from identifying the problem, developing a service activity plan, implementing service activities and finally evaluating the objectives of the service carried out. The implementation of activities in the form of material presentation on "Adolescent psychology and its problems", questions and answers, and sharing of experiences of participants. Overall, the psychoeducation activities were smooth and orderly.

Adolescents are individuals who are in the process of developing into a more mature or adult. During this time, individuals often experience problems that originate from themselves or from outside the individual. The purpose of this psychoeducation is so that adolescents are able to recognize and understand the conditions caused by the problems that arise in these adolescents. By recognizing and understanding the problems, it is hoped that the adolescents will be able to help themselves to overcome their problems so that these adolescents can become productive and happy adolescents. This psychoeducational activity is carried out with face-to-face seminars. The method used in this activity is action research or often called Action Research. The process of this method is that it starts from identifying the problem, developing a service activity plan, implementing service activities and finally evaluating the objectives of the service carried out. The implementation of activities in the form of material presentation on "Adolescent psychology and its problems", questions and answers, and sharing of experiences of participants. Overall, the psychoeducation activities were smooth and orderly.

Diabetes mellitus is one of the main causes of morbidity and death in developing countries. Diabetes mellitus in adolescents is increasing from year to year, causing serious complications such as heart disease, kidney disease and other metabolic disorders. It is very important to prevent diabetes mellitus through education, because providing the public with understanding about healthy lifestyles can reduce the risk of developing diabetes. This community service aims to increase knowledge and understanding about Diabetes Mellitus as well as education about routine health checks at Panti Aisyiyah Jakarta. This intervention was carried out by measuring changes in knowledge through a pre-test and post-test used to evaluate changes in respondents' knowledge. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge about diabetes mellitus and the importance of routine health checks. Pre-test and post-test are used to evaluate respondents' knowledge, by calculating the mean and variation values ​​for each condition. The N-Gain Score is used to evaluate the increase in adolescent knowledge regarding diabetes mellitus education and routine health check education. The success of this intervention is proven by the N-Gain Score of 0.70 which is in the medium category and an effectiveness value of 69.83, meaning that the method used is quite effective. These results show that the health education provided can increase teenagers' awareness and understanding of diabetes mellitus, so it is hoped that it can help in preventing and controlling this disease among teenagers.

Vaginal discharge or flour albus is an excessive discharge from the vagina that is not menstrual blood. Pathological fluoride albus caused by vaginal infections (fungi, bacteria, parasites, viruses). The prevalence of causes is 25%-50 candidiasis, 20%-40% bacterial vaginosis and 5%-15% trichomoniasis. The characteristics of pathological vaginal discharge are smelly, itchy, yellowish or greenish, thick and cloudy and large in quantity. If this condition does not receive immediate treatment, it will have a negative impact on women's health. Infection will develop and affect the function of the reproductive organs. Medical treatment efforts include administering drugs in the form of capsules, tablets and ovules (vaginal tablets). Meanwhile, for non-medical or complementary therapy, betel leaf decoction can be used (Dame, 2023). The aim of this outreach is to provide education about the benefits of boiled betel leaves for vaginal discharge in women of childbearing age. The activity was carried out at the Nyalabu Daya Pamekasan village hall in July 2024, the subject was women of childbearing age in at the Nyalabu Daya Pamekasan village hall. Activity results: Counseling participants learned about the benefits of boiled betel leaf water for vaginal discharge. The results of the questionnaire measuring knowledge before and after counseling showed an increase in knowledge of women of childbearing age by an average of 94%. It is hoped that women of childbearing age can maintain personal hygiene to prevent vaginal discharge and can use boiled water from betel leaves to treat vaginal discharge that occurs.

Menarche is the first menstruation that usually occurs between the ages of 10 and 16 years, or in early adolescence in the middle of puberty, just before the reproductive period begins. The aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between knowledge about Menarch and the anxiety level of early teenage girls in the working area of the Pumpkin Beach Public Health Center. 2023. This research uses analytical descriptive research which aims to systematically and factually describe the facts and relationships between communicating variables by collecting data, processing, analyzing and interpreting data in statistical hypothesis testing. The sampling technique used was total sampling. The instrument used was a questionnaire and analysis of the results of the chi-square statistical test concluded that p-value = 0.003 or <0.05, so a significant relationship was found between the level of knowledge. with the level of anxiety of teenagers in facing menarche in the work area of the Pumpkin Beach Community Health Center in 2023

Problematic Internet use is the inability to control the desire to use the Internet, which is associated with psychological, social, educational and vocational problems. The internet is a place where young people can get all the information they need. Therefore, the use of the Internet by the younger generation must be directed so that they do not encounter information that is false, misleading, or even detrimental to themselves. Excessive internet use can also worsen the quality of teenagers' sleep, and teenagers may even be at risk of experiencing more serious mental health problems, such as depression. The aim of this activity is to increase knowledge about preventing internet addiction by doing physical activity. The results of the questionnaire obtained from the ASSIST questionnaire showed that of the 36 respondents there were 12 respondents (33.3%) who were addicted to smoking. Meanwhile, the Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ) 20 questionnaire shows that out of 36 respondents there were 8 respondents (22.2%). Internet addiction in teenagers can affect the content of their thoughts regarding the life goals they pursue

Stress and depression problems can have many negative impacts on teenagers, including mental health problems in teenagers, and can even lead to dangerous behavior. In Indonesia, the prevalence of stress in the younger generation is increasing from year to year, reaching 6.0% of the population. Maybe 6% still feels small. However, this number continues to increase every year as more and more young people participate in bullying, and bullying has become more common these days. The ability to maintain self-control in the face of overwhelming situations, people, and events is also the definition of stress management. If managed well, stress transforms from an obstacle to a motivator of social, intellectual, and psychological well-being. The aim of this activity is to increase knowledge in teenagers about stress management. It is hoped that students will be able to understand and implement stress management by means of deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation. The results of the questionnaire obtained from these four categories were 910 points. Apart from that, the findings from this activity were that 46 respondents (100%) could do deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation exercises very well. It is important for students to know how to deal with stress, especially since the source of stress comes from the academic process

Anemia is a condition experienced by the body when red blood cells have hemoglobin levels less than the normal limit (<12 gr/dl). Adolescent groups, especially young women, are susceptible to anemia because they menstruate every month. One of the factors causing anemia in adolescent girls is poor nutritional status. Wrong eating habits, such as being lazy about eating and liking to eat fast food instead of home-cooked food, cause insufficient nutrition, thus affecting the nutritional status of young women. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and hemoglobin levels in adolescent girls.  This type of quantitative research uses a cross sectional method. The population is 406 young women from the Mamboro Community Health Center Area High School. The sample was 89 female students with a sampling technique, namely cluster random sampling. Data analysis uses the Chi Square test. The results of the study showed that the majority of young women with BMI were thin at 56.2% and there was a relationship between BMI and hemoglobin levels of young women with a P-Value of 0.000 <0.1. The conclusion of the study is that there is a relationship between BMI and hemoglobin levels in adolescent girls.

Iron anemia is the biggest macro nutritional problem in Indonesia, which occurs in toddlers, pregnant women and adolescent girls. Adolescent girls with anemia are at risk of giving birth to LBW babies (<2500 grams), giving birth to premature babies, neonatal infections and death in the baby's mother during delivery. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between screen time and sleep quality with hemoglobin levels in adolescent girls.  This research method uses quantitative observational research with a cross-sectional design and a sample size of 76 respondents using a purposive sampling technique. The results of this study show that 55 respondents (72.4%) had normal hemoglobin levels and 21 respondents (27.6%) had poor hemoglobin levels. The bad screen time category was 40 respondents (52.6%) and the good one was 36 respondents (47.4%). And the category of poor sleep quality was 57 respondents (75.0%) and good sleep quality was 19 respondents (25%). The results of this study showed that there was no relationship between screen time and sleep quality and hemoglobin levels in young women at SMA Karya Bakti and SMKN 6 Palu.  

Background: Prevalence of obese adolescents in Indonesia has increased every year. In 2018, Indonesian adolescents suffering from obesity reached 8.8%. One of the causes of the increasing problem is an imbalance in nutritional intake. Sweet snacks and fatty snacks are popular snacks among adolescents. This snacking habit can risk the incidence of obesity in adolescents. Obesity in adolescents can have various negative impacts on adolescents, both in terms of health, and in terms of mental health which will also affect adulthood. Purpose: This study was to determine the relationship between the habit of consuming sweet snacks and fatty snacks with the nutritional status of adolescents at SMAN 18 Bekasi City. Methods: This study used analytic observational method with cross sectional design conducted at SMAN 18 Bekasi City. The sample of this study amounted to 100 respondents who were taken by consecutive sampling method. Data were collected using a 24-hour food recall questionnaire and analyzed using fisher's exact statistical test. Results: Based on the results of the analysis, the p-value of the variable consumption habits of sweet snacks with nutritional status is 0.771 (p>0.05) with OR 0.744 and the p-value of the variable consumption habits of fatty snacks with nutritional status is 1.000 (p>0.05) with OR 0.948. Conclusion: There is no significant relationship between consumption habits of sweet snacks and fatty snacks with nutritional status among adolescents at SMAN 18 Bekasi City.

Background: During the growth and development period, teenagers will experience various changes, one of which is physical changes. Due to physical changes, teenagers often feel dissatisfied with themselves and tend to have an attitude of self-rejection which will ultimately cause anxiety in the teenager. The prevalence of anxiety disorders in adolescents aged 15 years and over in Indonesia is estimated at around 37 thousand people, with the prevalence in Bali Province being 4.4%. Method: This research uses descriptive research methods. The population in this study were students of SMAN 1 Kediri Tabanan Bali class X, class XI, and class XII with a sample size of 260 respondents based on inclusion and exclusion criteria that have been determined using purposive sampling techniques and data processed using SPSS with univariate analysis. Results: This research shows that of the 260 student respondents at SMAN 1 Kediri Tabanan, most of the students had mild levels of anxiety (40.4%), moderate anxiety (33.1%), severe anxiety (17.7%) and anxiety very severe/panic (8.8%). Conclusion: Students of SMAN 1 Kediri Tabanan have anxiety levels in the mild category.

Sexual behavior among teenagers in class VIII of Gajah Mada Middle School, Medan Selayang, many of them engage in sexual behavior. Sexual behavior in adolescent students of class VIII SMP Gajah Mada Medan Selayang is related to knowledge about reproductive health and the role of parents in sexual behavior. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between knowledge about reproductive health and the role of parents with sexual behavior among adolescent students in class VIII of SMP Medan Selayang in 2024. This type of research is descriptive analytical survey research with a research plan (cross sectional study). The population in this study were all teenagers in class VIII of SMP Gajah Mada Medan Selayang, totaling 50 students and a sample of 50 respondents. This data collection technique uses primary and secondary data. This data was analyzed using the chi square test with a knowledge level of 95%. The results of this research are that there is a relationship between knowledge about reproductive health and the role of parents and there is a relationship between sexual behavior in teenagers in class VIII of Gajah Mada Middle School Medan Selayang in 2024, that the more knowledge teenagers have can reduce sexual behavior in teenagers based on the results of the chisquare statistical test using The SPSS application obtained a p-value = 0.000, thus, p-value (0.000) <0.05. A meaningful conclusion can be stated that the knowledge and role of parents regarding sexual behavior has an influence on teenagers because teenagers who have good knowledge will make it easier for teenagers to get information about healthy sexual behavior.

Sexual behavior among teenagers in class VIII of Gajah Mada Middle School, Medan Selayang, many of them engage in sexual behavior. Sexual behavior in adolescent students of class VIII SMP Gajah Mada Medan Selayang is related to knowledge about reproductive health and the role of parents in sexual behavior. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between knowledge about reproductive health and the role of parents with sexual behavior among adolescent students in class VIII of SMP Medan Selayang in 2024. This type of research is descriptive analytical survey research with a research plan (cross sectional study). The population in this study were all teenagers in class VIII of SMP Gajah Mada Medan Selayang, totaling 50 students and a sample of 50 respondents. This data collection technique uses primary and secondary data. This data was analyzed using the chi square test with a knowledge level of 95%. The results of this research are that there is a relationship between knowledge about reproductive health and the role of parents and there is a relationship between sexual behavior in teenagers in class VIII of Gajah Mada Middle School Medan Selayang in 2024, that the more knowledge teenagers have can reduce sexual behavior in teenagers based on the results of the chisquare statistical test using The SPSS application obtained a p-value = 0.000, thus, p-value (0.000) <0.05. A meaningful conclusion can be stated that the knowledge and role of parents regarding sexual behavior has an influence on teenagers because teenagers who have good knowledge will make it easier for teenagers to get information about healthy sexual behavior.    

Slang is a rapidly growing linguistic phenomenon among Indonesian teenagers, especially in daily interactions and social media usage. This widespread use of slang is predicted to impact teenagers' formal language skills, particularly in the context of proper and correct Indonesian. This study aims to identify the influence of slang usage on formal language proficiency among teenagers. Using a qualitative approach, this research was conducted through observations and interviews with several students at the Perguruan Indonesia Raya Foundation in Bandung. The results indicate that excessive use of slang can decrease teenagers' formal language skills, particularly in writing and speaking. However, slang can also enrich linguistic variation among teenagers as a form of expression and social identity. Therefore, an appropriate educational strategy is needed to maintain a balance between slang and formal language usage among teenagers