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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the adolescent population is a fairly large group of people aged 10-19 years, with a figure of almost 43 million people (18.3%) of the total population. Adolescence is a period of growth and development both physically, psychologically and intellectually. Teenagers tend to have great curiosity, like challenges and dare to take risks in their actions. This type of research is quasi-experimental in nature using a One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The type of sampling that will be taken in this research is the Total Sampling Method. The sample in this study was Class XII SMA Budi Insani Kel. Kwala Bekala District. Medan Johor, Medan City, there were 30 respondents.  Based on the results obtained, it shows that the average knowledge of students before being given health education is 1.40, while after being given health education is 2.66. The statistical test results obtained a significant value with P Value (0.000) < a (0.05) so that Ho was rejected. Meanwhile, data obtained from student attitude data shows that the average student attitude before being given health education was 1.46 while after being given health education was 2.63. Based on the results of statistical tests using the Wilxocon test, 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 class XII students at SMA Budi Insani Kel. Kwala Bekala District. Medan Johor Medan City

Dysmenorrhea is a gynecological complaint resulting from an imbalance of the hormone progesterone in the blood, resulting in pain. The impact of menstrual pain is very diverse, including young women being unable to walk, having difficulty sleeping, being in a bad mood, losing concentration in doing something, and so on. Gymnastics is a relaxation technique for experiencing dysmenorrhea. To find out nursing care for adolescents with reproductive disorders, dysmenorrhea, the design used in this scientific report is a case study. This case study results from the application of Evidence Based Practice (EBP), client K experienced moderate dysmenorrhea pain on a scale of 4 after being given the intervention, decreasing to mild pain on a scale of 2, client R experienced mild dysmenorrhea pain with a pain scale of 3 after being given the intervention, decreasing to mild pain on a scale of 1 and client S experienced mild dysmenorrhea pain with a pain level of 3 after being given the intervention, decreasing to no pain on a scale of 0. Applying Evidence Based Practice (EBP) it can be concluded that dysmenorrhea exercises can reduce the dysmenorrhea pain experienced by young women during menstruation.

The main objective of this community empowerment activity is to build the spirit of developing entrepreneurs and business plans for teenagers who drop out of school in Sumbawa District. The methods used in this community service activity are tutorial methods, mentoring methods, discussion methods and evaluation. The results achieved from this activity are: (1) PKBM HATTA students are enthusiastic about starting an early business, (2) PKBM HATTA students can analyse business opportunities, (3) PKBM HATTA students can understand business development strategies, (4) PKBM HATTA students are able to plan businesses and manage risk management, (5) PKBM HATTA students are able to understand and run briefly related to online marketing management.

ABSTRACT The aims of this research were 1) to find out the social caring caracter at SMA N Colomadu so far, 2) to find out wheter PMR extracurricular activities could affectively shape the remaining social caring character at SMA N Colomadu, 3) to find out what obstacles PMR faced in forming character social care of students in class XI SMA N Colomadu.   This research is a qualitative descriptive research. The location of this research is at SMA N Colomadu. The strategy in this research is a case study. The subject in this research were the deputy pricipal for student affairs, PMR supervisors, and students. The data collection techniques used were interviews, documentation and observation. Data validity testing was carried out using source triangulation and method triangulation. The data in this research were analyzed using qualitative techniques and using an interactive analysis model wich includes data collection, data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions.   The results of the research could be concluded that 1) the form of caring character at SMA N Colomadu could be demonstrated by helping friends who were sick in class, lending stationery to friends who needed it, helping people who had accidents on the road, participating in blood donation activities, and helping friends who were sick during the flag ceremony or onther activities, 2) the effectiveness of PMR extracurricular activities in forming social caring characters at the eleventh-grade studens of SMA N Colomadu was effective. This could be seen in student’s daily libe both inside an outside school. 3) there were several obstacles in the process of implementing PMR activities when forming a social caring character, such as: a) lack of student participation in implementing activities carried out by PMR, b) student’s lack of sensitivity tho the environment around them, c) goverment regulations, d) PMR extracurricular ectivities tend to have few members because it was not an extracurricular activity that students were required to participate in.   Keywords: Effectiveness, social Caring Character      

Christian teenagers represent a young generation with great potential and hope as the successors of the church. In the rapidly evolving digital era, Christian teenagers often do not use social media wisely. Many of them use social media as a platform to express hatred, insults, and spread false news. This research aims to formulate effective strategies that can help Christian teenagers strengthen their faith in God through social media. The research method used is qualitative, by collecting various references from journal articles, books, and other internet sources. Christian teenagers have the opportunity to listen to God's word through live broadcasts or videos on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other applications. Additionally, they can build positive online communities and be good role models in the virtual world. Thus, Christian teenagers can strengthen their relationship with God through the proper use of social media.  

This article discusses the dangers faced by teenagers, both physically and psychologically. Adolescence is an important transition period in an individual's life, where they experience various physical, emotional and social changes. This article outlines some of the physical dangers that teenagers face, such as the risk of death, suicide attempts, physical disabilities, and problems with awkwardness or stiffness. Additionally, psychological dangers are discussed, including immature social behavior, risky sexual behavior, and conflict in family relationships. It is important to understand that these dangers can have a significant impact on a teenager's development and well-being. Therefore, this article also explores the implications of adolescent development in the context of counseling services, including the importance of emotional development, moral education, religious awareness, creativity, and political awareness. In conclusion, this article highlights the complexity of adolescence and the importance of appropriate interventions in supporting positive adolescent development.

Promiscuity is a form of deviant behavior or crossing the boundaries of prevailing values and norms. Teenagers' responses about preventing promiscuity in the youth environment in Adonara, Witihama District, East Flores Regency need to be developed in students who are still in school. The socialization and education activities carried out at SMP Negeri 2 Adonara Timur aimed to create a healthy community environment and avoid social deviations, namely promiscuity. The method used in this activity is the direct instruction method. To prevent promiscuity, it is important to socialize teenagers about the negative impact of promiscuity. This socialization can be done through an educational approach to teenagers or with a more targeted personal approach. The personal approach has proven to be effective in reducing the prevalence of promiscuity, which is increasing in the current era.

The development of information and communication technology has brought significant changes in various aspects of life, including the consumer behavior of teenagers. This study aims to examine the impact of social media on teenage consumer behavior using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. Analysis of various studies shows that social media has a significant influence on teenage consumer behavior. Targeted advertisements, influencers, and social media content are the main factors influencing teenagers' purchasing decisions. Intensive use of social media is also correlated with an increase in unhealthy and excessive consumer behavior. This research highlights the importance of education on healthy social media usage, the role of families and schools in guiding teenagers, and stricter government policies regarding social media advertisements. Recommendations for further research and practical interventions are also provided to mitigate the negative impact of social media on teenage consumer behavior.    

Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that occurs in cyberspace and can have a negative impact on the mental health of victims. This study aims to analyze the effect of cyberbullying on the mental health of female adolescents who have a broken home background. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews and observations of ten female adolescents who met the criteria. The results showed that female adolescents with a broken home background are more vulnerable to experiencing mental health disorders due to cyberbullying, including anxiety, depression, and decreased self-esteem. Factors such as lack of emotional support from family and instability of the home environment contribute to this vulnerability.

Bonus demografi adalah kondisi di mana jumlah penduduk usia produktif lebih besar dibandingkan dengan penduduk yang sudah tidak produktif (kurang dari 14 tahun dan di atas 64 tahun). Bonus demografi memberikan kesempatan untuk peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat dan pertumbuhan ekonomi. Namun, pemanfaatan bonus demografi memerlukan kualitas pendidikan dan kesehatan yang baik, ketersediaan lapangan kerja, serta konsistensi. Tujuannya peneloitian ini, dapat melihat bagaimana bonus demografi pada sistem kesehatan dan bagaiamana pengoptimalan peluang serta tantangannya. Dengan  metode Literature review dengan melakukan penelusuran artikel dengan kata kunci yang telah di tetapkan. Optimalisasi bonus demografi penting untuk meningkatkan kualitas kesehatan masyarakat dengan SDM berkualitas dan lapangan kerja yang layak. Meskipun memberi peluang ekonomi, tidak dioptimalkan bisa jadi ancaman. Program seperti penanaman karakter hidup bersih dan posyandu remaja mendukung upaya pengoptimalkan bonus demografi. Tantangan sistem kesehatan termasuk lapangan kerja terbatas, tingginya pengangguran, dan IPM rendah yang berkontribusi pada stunting. Strategi yang dibutuhkan meliputi kebijakan kesehatan untuk bayi, wanita, anak, dan pekerja serta perluasan akses layanan kesehatan dan kontrasepsi.

Latar belakang: Perilaku remaja di Indonesia mengalami perubahan seiring dengan perubahan zaman. Masyarakat di Indonesia terutama para remaja putri sekarang lebih mempercayai produk perawatan kulit ataupun skincare yang memberi janji wajah berubah semakin putih bersih untuk tampilan yang lebih menarik. Produk skincare yang digunakan oleh para remaja saat ini, lebih banyak mengandung hidrokuinon dan merkuri. Hidrokuinon dan merkuri merupakan zat yang telah dilarang digunakan dalam kosmetik. Tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan kesehatan kulit siswi SMK Muhammadiyah Lebaksiu dengan pemahaman tentang pemilihan kosmetik yang aman. Metode yang digunakan adalah 1) penyuluhan 2) sosialisasi bahaya merkuri dan hidrokuinon 3) praktek uji kualitatif kandungan hidrokuinon. Hasil peserta kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat diikuti oleh 84 siswi. Hasil menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan yang baik dilihat dari nilai rata-rata pre test peserta sebesar 66,07% dengan kategori cukup. Setelah dilakukan penyuluhan didapatkan nilai rata-rata post test 94,28% termasuk dalam kategori baik. Simpulan: Diharapkan dari kegiatan penyuluhan ini peserta akan lebih selektif dalam memilih dan menggunakan skincare demi kesehatan kulit.  

Early marriage can be defined as a registered or unregistered marriage where one or both partners are under the age of 19 years. Early marriage among teenagers tends to have a negative impact in terms of socio-economic, mental/psychological, physical, especially for the reproductive health of the teenager. This research aims to determine the relationship between adolescent knowledge and family economic status and the incidence of early marriage in Pintu Air Hamlet, Simandulang Village, Kualuh Leidong District in 2023. This type of research is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional research design. The population is all teenagers in Pintu Air Village Hamlet. Simandulang, Kualuh Leidong District as many as 63 people. The number of samples used was 63 people obtained using total sampling techniques. The data analysis technique uses chi square. The results obtained in this study were that most of the teenagers' knowledge was poor, with 24 respondents (38.1%) not marrying early, and most of the family's economic status was low, with 36 respondents (57.1%) not marrying early. Based on the results of the chi square test, there is a relationship between adolescent knowledge and the incidence of early marriage with a P value = 0.001 < 0.05 and there is a relationship between family economic status and the incidence of early marriage with a P value = 0.036 < 0.05 Conclusion: There is a relationship between adolescent knowledge and family economic status and the incidence of early marriage. Therefore, to reduce early marriage, the quality of education should be further improved.    

Background: Stunting is a condition of failure to thrive that can result from the condition of mothers with anemia since adolescence. Some young women at Asrol Ulum Junior High School were found not to consume Fe tablets, so education needs to be given to improve knowledge and attitudes about health. Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the increase in knowledge, peer support, the support of parents and teachers, the availability of health information sources, and the influence of peer group adolescent empowerment on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls towards Fe tablet supplementation at Asrol Ulum Junior High School. Method: This type of research is quantitative research using one group pretest-postest design with a sample of 30. The data collection instrument used questionnaires of adolescent knowledge and attitudes about Fe tablet supplementation. Bivariate analysis using an independent t test. The results of the analysis of peer support, teachers and parents, can trigger the attitude of adolescent girls to consume Fe tablets. . Results: The results of the study found an increase in the average value of knowledge and attitudes of respondents after peergroup intervention in the form of providing education through youth empowerment. Results of average knowledge about Fe tablet supplementation (pre-test = 53.99 and post-test = 74.44) and mean attitude (pre-test = 2.75 and posttest = 3.48). There was an increase in adolescent knowledge and attitudes about Fe tablet supplementation with p-value = 0.000<0.05. The results of statistical tests showed a significant influence on knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that there is an increase in knowledge and attitudes as an influence of adolescent empowerment on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls in Fe tablet supplementation.

Maternal health issues refer to reproductive health issues, including comprehensive information and education on sex, contraception, access to legal and safe abortion, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV/AIDS diagnosis. The high MMR and low understanding of reproductive health are indicators of the government's weakness in protecting and implementing the reproductive health rights of citizens. This study aims to find out how the influence of health promotion on adolescents' knowledge about reproductive health. The method used in this study is a type of literature study research. The results of the study convey that health promotion affects adolescents' knowledge about reproductive health. Adolescent reproductive health is a healthy situation that affects the organs, functions, and reproductive efforts of an adolescent. What is meant by health here is not only being free from illness or disability, but also mental, social, and cultural health. Adolescents are at high risk of various sexual and reproductive health problems, including the risk of unwanted pregnancy, the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS, unsafe abortion, and sexual violence.

Anemia is one of the problems in adolescents in Indonesia. Anemia is more common in female adolescents than male adolescents. The purpose of this community service activity is to determine the level of adolescent knowledge about anemia and the importance of preventing anemia. The methods in community service activities include providing pretests and posttests, health education about anemia, the importance of preventing anemia. Community service activities use media in the form of leaflets, powerpoint presentations and videos. Knowledge measurement with questionnaires. This activity was carried out at Mts Al-Muhajirin Ambon class IX with 45 students. The results of the activity showed an increase in knowledge based on the results of the posttest, namely 73.4% of students had good knowledge about anemia. In conclusion, health education for adolescents through leaflets, powerpoint presentations and videos can increase knowledge for adolescents at Mts Al-Muhajirin Ambon. This activity needs to be improved by coordinating with the school and local health center to carry out continuous follow-up activities. The need for the formation of peer groups or health information corners at schools in increasing efforts to prevent anemia in adolescents.

Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood characterized by accelerated physical, mental, emotional, and social development. At the education level, adolescents will find many new things in their lives. Bullying behavior carried out verbally, which generally attacks in the form of psychological (psychological/mental), is often carried out by students. The impact of bullying victims experiences a variety of disorders including low psychological well-being. Anxiety is one of the symptoms resulting from bullying. Expressive writing therapy is methods to express emotional feelings with the aim of reducing stress experienced. This case study aims to describe the application of expressive writing therapy to reduce anxiety levels in adolescent victims of bullying in high school n 14 Semarang. The research method used descriptive using a case study method. There were 2 subjects according to the inclusion criteria. The instrument used the Depression Axiety Stress Scale (DASS) questionnaire sheet. The results of subject I experiencing a decrease in anxiety levels from 19 (severe) to 14 (moderate). Subject II experienced a decrease in anxiety levels from 16 (severe) to 12 (moderate). The study concluded that expressive writing therapy is proven to reduce anxiety levels..

Cyberbullying is an action intended to embarrass, intimidate, spread ugliness and hatred in cyber media. One of the cyber media is social media ask.fm. Cyberbullying often occurs in teenagers, this can affect the emotions of teenagers who are still quite unstable in controlling their emotions. In this research, the problem formulated is whether there is an influence of cyberbullying on social media ask.fm on the emotional development of teenagers. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of cyberbullying on ask.fm social media on adolescent emotional disorders. The research method used is a survey research method using a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. The catharsis theory used in this research states that catharsis is a clearing of emotional conflict within oneself through talking about it and the deindividuation theory states that there is a feeling of loss of personal identity and the emergence of anonymity in the group. The anonymous feature on ask.fm social media provides opportunities for perpetrators to carry out cyberbullying on ask.fm. The sample in this study was 30 students, who had been victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying. Hypothesis testing shows Tcount ≥ Ttable (3.049 ≥ 1.660) so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, so this means that these two variables have a significant influence. This research showed that teenagers dared to carry out attacks only through the social media ask.fm, with anonymous facilities that made it easy for the perpetrators to express all their frustration without their identities being known. And as victims, teenagers generally reject it by responding emotionally.  

Introduction: In teenage relationships, casual sex has become commonplace, especially kissing. Drug cases have occurred and been reported. Apart from the high risk of HIV transmission in this region, the role of health workers in preventive measures is still limited to health education or brief outreach through advertisements or pamphlets. This has resulted in a lot of misunderstanding of information about HIV, especially in terms of prevention.  So a comprehensive health education strategy regarding HIV is needed taking into account technological advances that are easily accessible and reliable. The application used for HIV prevention programs in adolescents is HIV Info Corner. This application contains comprehensive educational material about HIV, HIV risk behavior, and issues surrounding adolescent problems. Apart from that, this application is equipped with a consultation chat room so that teenagers can ask questions and discuss directly about HIV and HIV risk behavior. Teenagers are encouraged to download and install the HIV Info Corner application and use it and read the information or content contained in it. Of the 20 teenagers, there are 15 teenagers who do not know about the benefits of the HIV Corner application in Bangun Rejo village, therefore health education is needed about the use of application-based technology in preventing HIV AIDS in teenagers, with the hope that teenagers can use the HIV prevention application and spread it to teenagers who have not received this information.

Background: Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood where physical, cognitive, and emotional changes occur. Changes in adolescents trigger stress. The impact of unresolved stress can trigger maladaptive behavior, disrupt physical, psychological health, and disrupt the stages of development in adolescents. One of the stress management is the five-finger hypnosis therapy. Purpose: Community service activities aim to increase adolescents' knowledge about stress management using five-finger hypnosis therapy. Methods: The method of implementation with lectures and questions and answers. The activity was carried out for 1 day at the Rancamulya and Kedokan Gabus village, Gabus Wetan District, Indramayu Regency. Activity procedures include pre-test, health education and post-test. The targets of this activity were 33 adolescents. Results: There is an increase in knowledge in adolescents before and after the activity with an average score before being given health education of 76 and after being given material of 88. Conclusion: After health education for adolescents, adolescents' knowledge about stress management using five-finger hypnosis therapy increased. It is expected that community service activities will be performed regularly so that adolescents can manage stress.

The cleanliness of the feminine area (personal hygiene), especially during menstruation, is often ignored by teenagers. If you don't maintain proper genital hygiene, then in damp conditions, fungi and bacteria in the feminine area will thrive. Using underwear that uses thin material and does not absorb sweat can also make the feminine area damp and smelly, making it easier for fungi and bacteria to nest and using sanitary napkins for more than 2-3 hours can make it easier for fungi and bacteria to nest in the feminine area. Objective: Aims to analyze the relationship between personal hygiene during menstruation and the incidence of vaginal discharge in class X teenage girls at SMA Negeri 3 Ambon. Methods: This study used quantitative research using a cross-sectional design. The sample in the study was 150 people. Data analysis using the Chi-Squere test Results: research shows that the use of underwear has a p value = (0.720), the length of use of sanitary napkins has a p value of sanitary napkins = (0.000) and how to clean female organs has a p value = (0.523). Conclusion: there is only a significant relationship between the length of use of sanitary napkins and how to clean the female organs and the incidence of vaginal discharge in class X teenage girls at SMA Negeri 3 Ambon. Meanwhile, what is not significant is the use of underwear and how to clean the female organs with the incidence of vaginal discharge in class X teenage girls at SMA Negeri 3 Ambon.