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Mortalitas dan morbiditas pada wanita merupakan masalah yang perlu mendapatkan perhatian yang cukup serius, terutama di negara berkembang dan memiliki iklim tropis layaknya Negara Indonesia. Personal hygiene dan sanitasi berada pada nomor 3 dan kesehatan reproduksi berada pada nomor 8 dalam 10 faktor resiko utama penyebab kesakitan kematian pada usia remaja. Remaja pada masa pubertas mengalami perubahan fisik yang ditandai dengan terjadinya menstruasi. Saat menstruasi jika personal hygiene buruk bisa mengakibatkan infeksi saluran reproduksi (ISR), infeksi saluran kemih (ISK), penyakit radang panggul (PRP), dan kemungkinan terburuknya bisa menyebabkan kanker serviks. Salah satu cara untuk menghindari masalah tersebut yaitu dengan melakukan praktik perilaku personal hygiene saat menstruasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran perilaku personal hygiene pada remaja putri di SMP Negeri 4 Surakarta. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode pengambilan sampel secara non propability sampling dengan pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 48 responden (63,3%) berperilaku baik, sedangkan responden yang berperilaku buruk berjumlah 28 responden (36,8). Temuan ini menunjukkan gambaran perilaku yang baik.

Breast carcinoma, commonly known as breast cancer, is a type of malignancy that occurs in the milk-producing ducts and sacs of the breast. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in Indonesia, after lung cancer. One of the early steps in detecting breast cancer is through breast self-examination (BSE). Although BSE can help detect lumps or abnormalities in the breast, many adolescent girls are unaware of how to perform this examination or its importance. One reason for this is the lack of education regarding the correct method and the significance of performing BSE regularly. Therefore, an effective educational approach is needed, such as peer education, where peers provide information to their fellow students about the importance of self-breast examination. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of a peer education program on improving adolescent girls' knowledge of BSE. This research uses a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design, specifically a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population in this study consisted of female students from grades X and XII at SMK Nurul Islami Semarang, with a sample of 35 students selected through simple random sampling. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire that included questions about the students' knowledge of self-breast examination. The results were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test, which showed an Asymp Sig (2-tailed) value of 0.000, which is smaller than 0.05. This indicates that the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted, meaning there is a significant effect of the peer education program on increasing adolescent girls' knowledge of BSE. The findings of this study suggest that peer education is an effective method for raising awareness among adolescent girls about the importance of early breast cancer detection, thus encouraging them to perform self-breast examinations more regularly.

Based on Indonesia's 2021 health profile, the coverage of iron supplementation (IBT) for adolescent girls in Indonesia, North Maluku ranks lowest among all provinces in Indonesia, at 2.1%, and West Sumatra province, at 11.5%, ranks 29th out of 34 provinces. The province with the highest percentage of iron supplementation coverage for adolescent girls (Ministry of Health, 2021). Anemia is a common health problem among adolescent girls. Many adolescent girls still face the dangers of anemia in Padang City. There is a risk of anemia in 193 adolescent girls, according to the Padang City Health Office's screening of grade X female high school, vocational high school, and Islamic high school students in 2021. The Padang Community Health Center's work area has the highest risk of anemia in adolescent girls, namely 96 people and a percentage of 21.91%. Screening conducted at the Padang Community Health Center workplace in 2021 found that SMKN 9 Padang had the highest risk of anemia in adolescent girls with 25 confirmed cases and a percentage of 26.31%. The purpose of this study was to determine the Overview of the Level of Knowledge of Grade X Female Adolescents About Anemia at SMK N 9 Padang City in 2025.This type of research is "analytical descriptive" with a cross-sectional design. This research was conducted in February-March 2025 at SMK Negeri 9 Padang. The population of this study was all grade X students totaling 164 respondents at SMK Negeri 9 Padang. The sampling technique was simple random sampling with a sample size of 63 respondents.The results of the SPSS data processing showed that adolescents had good knowledge (9.5%), sufficient knowledge (25.4%), and insufficient knowledge (65.1%). The information sources were assessed from the internet (88.9%), books (1.6%), family (1.6%), friends (3.2%), and school (4.8%).

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.

Background: Anemia is a very serious danger because it can interfere with child development, cause decreased immunity, decline in academic ability, and reduce fitness and productivity. Anemia in pregnant women and adolescent girls is caused by various things, including less than optimal consumption of iron tablets, food intake, and the presence of comorbidities. Objective: This study aims to obtain information about the factors that cause the behavior of using iron tablets in adolescent girls at the Youth Posyandu in Semanggi Village, Surakarta City. This study aims to obtain an overview of the extent to which adolescent girls know information about consuming iron tablets, and what their attitudes are towards their use. Method: This study explores the factors that influence adolescent girls in using iron tablets at the Youth Posyandu in Semanggi Village, Surakarta City. The variables studied are the level of knowledge and attitudes. This type of study is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional approach. Data were collected through questionnaires given to adolescent girls who have experienced menstruation. The sampling technique used total sampling with a total of 25 respondents. Data analysis was carried out using the chi-square test to determine significant relationships. Research Results: There is a positive relationship between the level of knowledge (p-value = 0.028) and attitude (p-value = 0.035) with the consumption of iron tablets. Conclusion: Knowledge related to anemia and iron tablets as well as attitudes are factors that influence adolescent girls in consuming iron tablets. Implications: The results of this study indicate the need to continuously improve health education through counseling activities at the Youth Posyandu, schools, and social media. These efforts can strengthen understanding and form a positive attitude of adolescent girls towards the consumption of iron tablets.

 In Indonesia, the prevalence of genital infections due to poor genital hygiene is estimated to reach 90–100 cases per 100,000 population per year. Globally, approximately 75% of women have experienced vaginal discharge at least once in their lifetime, 45% of them have experienced it more than once, and approximately 25% of women in Europe have experienced vaginal discharge. In Indonesia, 75% of women have experienced vaginal discharge at least once, and 45% have experienced it more than once. This condition shows the importance of education about reproductive organ hygiene, especially for adolescent girls who are experiencing puberty. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge of female students of SMPN 1 Sungai Tebelian about menstrual hygiene behavior through structured counseling. The activity implementation method includes four stages, namely (1) initial survey, (2) approach to the school, (3) activity socialization, and (4) presentation of counseling materials. Knowledge measurement was carried out before and after the activity using a questionnaire, then analyzed using a Paired Sample Test. The results showed that before the counseling, all respondents (37 female students) were in the sufficient knowledge category (100%). After the counseling and post-test, all respondents experienced an increase in knowledge so that they were in the good category (100%). The results of the Paired Sample Test analysis showed a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000 (<0.05), which indicated a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores. The conclusion of this activity is that health counseling has a positive and significant influence on increasing female students' knowledge about menstrual hygiene behavior. Education that is carried out interactively and adapted to the characteristics of adolescents has proven effective in encouraging better understanding, so it is hoped that it can prevent reproductive health problems in adolescent girls in the future.

 In Indonesia, the prevalence of genital infections due to poor genital hygiene is estimated to reach 90–100 cases per 100,000 population per year. Globally, approximately 75% of women have experienced vaginal discharge at least once in their lifetime, 45% of them have experienced it more than once, and approximately 25% of women in Europe have experienced vaginal discharge. In Indonesia, 75% of women have experienced vaginal discharge at least once, and 45% have experienced it more than once. This condition shows the importance of education about reproductive organ hygiene, especially for adolescent girls who are experiencing puberty. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge of female students of SMPN 1 Sungai Tebelian about menstrual hygiene behavior through structured counseling. The activity implementation method includes four stages, namely (1) initial survey, (2) approach to the school, (3) activity socialization, and (4) presentation of counseling materials. Knowledge measurement was carried out before and after the activity using a questionnaire, then analyzed using a Paired Sample Test. The results showed that before the counseling, all respondents (37 female students) were in the sufficient knowledge category (100%). After the counseling and post-test, all respondents experienced an increase in knowledge so that they were in the good category (100%). The results of the Paired Sample Test analysis showed a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000 (<0.05), which indicated a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores. The conclusion of this activity is that health counseling has a positive and significant influence on increasing female students' knowledge about menstrual hygiene behavior. Education that is carried out interactively and adapted to the characteristics of adolescents has proven effective in encouraging better understanding, so it is hoped that it can prevent reproductive health problems in adolescent girls in the future.

The number of school-age adolescent girls in Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi, still faces serious challenges related to nutritional problems such as anemia and chronic energy deficiency (SEZ). Low nutritional literacy and unbalanced food consumption habits also worsen their nutritional status, especially during puberty when nutritional needs increase significantly. This service activity aims to increase the understanding and awareness of young women on the principles of balanced nutrition through a participatory educational approach. The implementation of the activity was carried out at SMP Negeri 2 Bunta, Simpang Raya District, involving 30 students in grades VII and VIII as well as UKS supervisory teachers. The intervention included providing material on "Fill My Plate", the 4 pillars of balanced nutrition, and the risk of nutritional disorders in adolescents. The material was delivered in the form of interactive counseling using leaflet media, accompanied by knowledge measurement through pre-test, post-test, and one-week post-activity evaluation. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in students' understanding of the principles of balanced nutrition, with the knowledge score of the good category increasing from 40% to 87%. Most of the participants were able to mention the composition of the meal portion, the importance of breakfast, restrictions on fast food consumption, and the need to drink enough water every day. This activity also has an impact on increasing the capacity of teachers in assisting and monitoring the health status of students through the UKS program. Teachers become more active in conducting periodic counseling and recording the nutritional development of female students on a regular basis. School-based balanced nutrition counseling has been proven to be effective in improving adolescent nutritional literacy. This educational model can be replicated in other regions with cross-sectoral support such as education offices, health centers, and village governments, to support the achievement of sustainable development goals in the health sector.

Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain without any organic abnormalities, commonly experienced by adolescent girls, which affects daily activities and quality of life. Non-pharmacological treatments such as warm compresses and lavender aromatherapy are considered effective and safe alternatives. This study aimed to analyze the difference in effectiveness between the application of warm compresses and lavender aromatherapy in reducing dysmenorrhea pain among female students at SMA Ummu Rahmah Patumbak. The study used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest two-group comparison approach. A total of 20 respondents were divided into two treatment groups. Pain levels were measured using the Numeric Rating Scale, and data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests. The results showed a significant reduction in pain in both groups (p<0.05), with the average pain score in the warm compress group decreasing from 5.50 to 0.55, and in the lavender aromatherapy group from 5.30 to 0.65. In conclusion, both interventions effectively reduced dysmenorrhea pain, with warm compresses showing greater effectiveness.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adolescence is a transition from childhood to adulthood that experiences development of access to enter the adult phase including the function of reproduvtive organs. Deviant sexual behavior usually occurs among adolescents who have less knowledge of reproductive health and up finding out through peers or the internet whose truth is not yet know. Lack of information in this aspect encourges sexual behavior, which leads to unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, as well as mental disorders. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between reproductive health knowledge and adolescent sexual behavior. The method used is a quantitative or cross-sectional approach, involving several respondents who were selected purposively. The research instrument was  a standardized questionnaire that passed the validity and reability test. The results showed a relationship between the level of reproductive health knowledge and sexual behavior in adolescents, where adolescents who have broader insights show good or responsible sexual behavior. From the research result, it is concluded that there is a need for a comprehensive reproductive health education program for adolscents in schools, families, and social environments to build safe sexual behavior.  

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran media sosial instagram dalam meningkatkan partisipasi remaja pada pilkada serta untuk mengetahui kendala, faktor pendukung, dan langkah-langkah dalam partisipasi politik generasi muda. Menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, penelitian ini melibatkan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi sebagai teknik pengumpulan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran media sosial Instagram sangat penting dalam penyebaran informasi terkait pilkada. Selain itu, paslon pilkada juga berkolaborasi secara langsung dengan generasi muda untuk menyajikan konten Instagram yang kreatif dan menarik. Kata Kunci : Media Sosial Instagram, Partisipasi Remaja, Pemilihan Umum Kepala Daerah   ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the role of instagram social media in increasing youth participation in regional elections and to determine the obstacles, supporting factors, and steps in the political participation of the younger generation. Using qualitative descriptive methods, this study involved interviews, observations, and documentation as data collection techniques. The results of the study indicate that the role of Instagram social media is very important in disseminating information related to regional elections. In addition, regional election candidates also collaborate directly with the younger generation to present creative and interesting Instagram content. Keywords: Instagram Social Media, Youth Participation, Regional Head Elections

The level of aggressiveness and violent crime among teenagers is increasing, with social psychological factors playing an important role in this phenomenon. This research aims to understand the root causes of aggres sive behavior in adolescents and its impact, in order to develop effective intervention strategies. Through literature study methods, this research collects, reads, records and analyzes objectively, systematically, analytically and critically the social and psychological impacts of aggressiveness among adolescents. Results from a review of several journals show that aggressive adolescent behavior is caused by various factors, including hormonal changes, brain development, family parenting, domestic violence, mental disorders, peer influence, and media exposure.  

Gender discrimination is a serious problem that is often experienced by adolescents in social and educational environments. Feminist counseling techniques are present as an alternative approach that emphasizes equality, empowerment, and validation of client experiences, especially women. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of applying feminist counseling techniques in helping adolescents face and overcome the impact of gender discrimination. The method used is a descriptive qualitative study with a case study approach on several adolescents and school counselors. The results showed that techniques such as self-disclosure, reframing, and self-empowerment were effective in increasing adolescents' self-confidence, critical awareness, and courage in voicing gender injustice. The main obstacles in implementing these techniques are the counselors' lack of understanding of feminist principles and limited counseling time in schools. Therefore, training and institutional support are needed to optimize this approach.

Adolescence is a critical phase in individual development, especially for adolescent girls who begin to experience menstruation as a sign of reproductive maturity. However, not all adolescents experience menstruation normally; some experience disorders such as menstrual pain, irregular cycles, and prolonged bleeding. This study aims to explore in depth the subjective experiences of adolescent girls with menstrual disorders at SMP Negeri 2 Bunta, Banggai Regency, focusing on the nature of the disorders experienced, their interpretation of these experiences, coping strategies, and the social support received. This study employs a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design. The primary informants were female adolescents in grades VII–IX who had experienced menstrual disorders in the past six months, selected purposively until data saturation was achieved. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, non-participatory observation, and document analysis. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that menstrual disorders are viewed as normal by most informants, despite causing physical discomfort and psychological anxiety. Adolescents' responses to these disorders vary, ranging from the use of warm compresses and medication to no intervention at all. The primary sources of information are mothers and social media, while the roles of teachers and schools remain limited. Social support is most commonly provided by family, although some adolescents also feel supported by peers and teachers. This study emphasizes the importance of systematic reproductive health education, school involvement in supporting adolescents, and the creation of safe and stigma-free discussion spaces regarding menstruation-related issues.