scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN TENTANG KEBERSIHAN GENETALIA DENGAN KEJADIAN KEPUTIHAN PADA SISWI SMA KELAS XI IPA DI SMA NEGERI 1 TAWANGSARI

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratna Indriati ◽  
Endang Dwi Ningsih ◽  
Eni Novita Sari

AbstractThe background One problem adolescent reproductive health, especially of ladies often complained is whitish.One factor affecting the whiteness is the lack of knowledge about clean genetalia who holds an important role in preventing infection can cause a whitish.At the beginning the research gained 10 students performed interview seven students know about cleaning genetalia and three other students lack knowledge about clean genetalia.Of 10 students are known 4 students ever had that experience whitish and most of them are students who lack knowledge about clean genetalia. The aim of this research is to find the knowledge about clean genetalia relations with whitish in the students of class XI IPA at SMA 1 Tawangsari. The design of the correlation with a method of cross sectional. Responden is 92 students of class XIIPA in SMA 1 tawangsari with a random sample taking a simple sampling.Data obtained by this method a questionnaire to know the level of knowledge about clean genetalia and the whiteness of the respondents.Which have collected data and analysis by the chi square with p =0.05 The results show the high level of as many as 81 people ( 88,04 % ) and medium category 11 people ( 11,96 % ), whiteness category is 38 people ( 41,3 % ), and not to whiteness 54 people ( 58,7 % ).Analysis of the results obtained using chi square p = 0.004 so p < 0.05, and value which means Ho rejected and Ha accepted. The Conclusion of the research was there is relationship of the knowledge about clean genetalia with whitish in the students of class XI IPA at SMA 1 Tawangsari.Keywords: Level of Knowledge, Health genetalia, whitish

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Novita Nurhidayati ◽  
Rismawati .

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang : Di Indonesia data penelitian tentang kesehatan reproduksi remaja menunjukkan 75% wanita di dunia pasti menderita leukore paling tidak sekali seumur hidup dan 45% diantaranya mengalami leukore sebanyak 2 kali atau lebih dan sekitar 15% terkena infeksi karena candida. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara dengan mahasiswa STIKes Estu Utomo Prodi DIII Kebidanan semeseter I tahun 2018, 80% mengatakan pernah mengalami leokure, mereka menyatakan tidak megetahui apakah itu normal atau merupakan penyakit. Selain itu mereka mengatakan mempunyai kebiasaan tidak mengeringkan daerah genetalia setelah dari kamar mandi. Penyebab utama leuokore ialah infeksi (jamur, kuman dan parasit). Selain penyebab utama leukore juga dapat disebabkan kurangnya personal hygiene. Tujuan : Tujuan dalam penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan personal hygiene dengan kejadian leukore pada mahasiswa STIKes Estu Utomo Prodi DIII Kebidanan tahun 2018. Metode Penelitian : Jenis Penelitian survey dengan pendekatan waktu cross sectional. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa STIKes Estu Utomo Prodi DIII Kebidanan tahun akademik 2018/2019. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa STIKes Estu Utomo Prodi DIII Kebidanan  tingkat 1,2 dan 3 tahun akademik 2018/2019 sebanyak 87 responden yang diambil dengan teknik total sampling. Tabulasi silang hubungan antara variable bebas dan terikat dengan uji statistik chi-square menggunakan aplikasi SPSS versi 20. Hasil : 16,09 % personal hygiene dalam kategori baik, 14,94 % dalam kategori cukup, 68,97% dalam kategori kurang dan 34,5 % mengalami leukore,65,4% tidak mengalami leukore. Terdapat hubungan personal hygiene dengan kejadian leukore (c2hitung = 7,449 dan ? value 0,02). Diharapkan STIKes Estu Utomo mengadakan kegiatan berupa konsultasi gratis tentang kesehatan reproduksi remaja agar mahasiswa  dapat melakukan pencegahan leukore dengan personal hygiene yang baik. Kata kunci : personal hygiene, leukore                THE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP OF HYGIENE WITH THE EVENT OF LEUKORE ABSTRACTBackground: In Indonesia research data on adolescent reproductive health shows that 75% of women in the world must have leukorrhea at least once in a lifetime and 45% of them have leukorrhea 2 times or more and about 15% are infected with candida. Based on interviews with Estik Utomo STIKes students at the Midwifery Diploma Program in 2018, 80% said they had experienced leukure, saying they did not know whether it was normal or a disease. In addition they say they have a habit of not drying the genetal area after being in the bathroom. The main cause of leuokore is infection (fungi, germs and parasites). Besides the main causes of leukore can also be caused by lack of personal hygiene. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of personal hygiene with the incidence of leukorrhea in Estu Utomo STIKes midwifery students in 2018. Research Methods: This type of survey research with cross sectional time approach. The population of this research is all students of STIKes Estu Utomo Study Program of Midwifery Diploma Academic Year 2018/2019. The sample in this study were students of the Estu Utomo STIKes Department of Midwifery Diploma III 1.2 and 3 academic year 2018/2019 as many as 87 respondents taken by total sampling technique. Cross tabulation of the relationship between independent and dependent variables with the chi-square statistical test using SPSS version 20 application. Results: 16.09% personal hygiene in the good category, 14.94% in the moderate category, 68.97% in the poor category and 34.5% had leukorrhea, 65.4% had no leukorrhea. There is a personal hygiene relationship with the incidence of leukorrhea (c2 count = 7.449 and ? value 0.02). It is expected that STIKes Estu Utomo will hold activities in the form of free consultations on adolescent reproductive health so that students can prevent leukorrhea with good personal hygiene. Keywords: personal hygiene, leukore


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-77
Author(s):  
Harly Pratiwi Indah ◽  
Desmiwarti Desmiwarti

Objective : To find out the effectiveness of reproductive health counseling on reproductive health knowledge for bride and groom couples in the KUA, Padang City, October 2017 - March 2018.Methods : This study is an analytical study using a cross-sectional study design with a population, namely couples who received prenuptial counseling and a sample of respondents who received prenuptial counseling at KUA Padang City during the period October 2017 - March 2018. The sample was taken using simple random sampling technique. The data were taken from post counseling questionnaires that were distributed to the prospective bride and groom couples. Data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate using chi-square test and independent T test with 95% CI. The research results are presented in tabular form.Results : During the study period, 147 respondents were given a post-counseling questionnaire on reproductive knowledge. It is known that more than half of the respondents (61.2%) had a low level of education, namely elementary, junior high and high school education, while 38.8% of respondents had higher education, namely at the diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Of the 147 respondents, more than half (79.6%) with a high level of knowledge about reproductive health after being given prenuptial counseling and all respondents (100%) stated that premarital counseling was beneficial. And it can be concluded that there is no difference in the mean age between respondents with high knowledge of reproductive health after being given counseling with low knowledge (p> 0.05). The results of the analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between the education level of the respondents and knowledge about reproductive health after being given counseling (p <0.05).Conclusion : More than half of the respondents (79.6%) have a high level of knowledge about reproductive health after being given pre-marital counseling on reproductive health.Keywords: Pre-marital Counseling, Reproductive Health


2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Ivett Adriana Herrera-Zuleta ◽  
Jonathan Fernando Reyes-Salazar ◽  
Katherine Patricia Rojas-Velasco ◽  
Magda Lizeth Tipán ◽  
Carlos Andrés Torres-López ◽  
...  

Objetivo: Describir el conocimiento y las prácticas relacionadas con la Salud Sexual y Reproductiva en los estudiantes de una Universidad del Suroccidente Colombiano. Materiales y métodos: Investigación cuantitativa, descriptiva, prospectiva de corte transversal; se realizó con estudiantes matriculados en I y II semestre en el primer periodo académico 2016; el cálculo de la muestra se obtuvo utilizando la fórmula de varianza desconocida y población total conocida (3.489), obteniendo un tamaño de muestra de 415 estudiantes. Se utilizó un instrumento tipo encuesta estructurada elaborada a partir del formato de consejería del programa de salud sexual y reproductiva universitario.  Los datos se procesaron a través de Excel y el   paquete estadístico SPSS versión 22, para determinar la significación de la asociación se utilizó la prueba Chi cuadrado con una confiabilidad de 95%. Resultados: En la población estudiada se encontró un predominio masculino del 50,7%, la edad promedio fue de 19 años, encontrando que el 81% están en una etapa de adolescencia tardía, el 62% tiene un nivel de conocimientos deficientes sobre salud sexual y reproductiva, el 78% inicio vida sexual con edad promedio de 16 años, un gran porcentaje de estos estudiantes tienen entre 1 y 3 compañeros(as) sexuales al año. El 70% utilizó condón en su primera relación sexual y el 12,3% de la población utilizó la píldora de emergencia. Conclusiones: El nivel de conocimiento acerca de salud sexual y reproductiva es deficiente. La mayoría de los estudiantes encuestados utilizan al menos un método de planificación familiar en sus relaciones sexuales.Palabras clave: Sexualidad, Salud reproductiva, estudiantes, conocimientos y prácticas en salud.Sexual and reproductive health in university students: beyond knowledge andpractices AbstractObjective: To describe the knowledge and practices related to Sexual and Reproductive Health in the students of a University of the Suroccidente Colombiano. Materials and methods: Quantitative descriptive prospective cross-sectional study; was carried out in students enrolled in I and II semester in the first academic period 2016; the calculation of the sample was obtained using the formula of unknown variance and known total population (3,489), obtaining a sample size of 415 students. A structured survey-type instrument was developed based on the counseling format of the university's sexual and reproductive health program. Data were processed through Excel and the SPSS version 22 statistical package, to determine the significance of the association was used Chi square test with a reliability of 95%. Results: A male prevalence of 50.7% was found in the study population, the mean age was 19 years, and 81% were in the late teens, 62% had a poor level of knowledge about sexual health and reproductive, 78% start sexual life with average age of 16 years, a large percentage of these students have between 1 and 3 sexual partners a year. Seventy percent used a condom at their first sexual intercourse and 12.3% of the population used the emergency pill. Conclusions: The level of knowledge about sexual and reproductive health is deficient. Most students surveyed use at least one method of family planning in their sexual relationships.Saúde sexual reprodutiva em estudantes universitários: conhecimentos e práticasSumario Objetivos: Descrever os conhecimentos e práticas relacionados com a saúde sexual e reprodutiva em estudantes de uma Universidado sudoeste Colombiano. Materiais e Métodos: A pesquisa quantitativa transversal descritiva prospectiva; foi realizado em estudantes matriculados em I e II, semestre 2016; cálculo da amostra foi obtida utilizando a fórmula de variância desconhecida e a população total conhecido (3489), obtendo-se um tamanho de amostra de 415 estudantes. Foi utilizado um tipo de instrumento de pesquisa estruturada. Os dados foram processados pelo pacote estatístico Excel versão 2010 e SPSS versão 22, para determinar o significado do teste foram utilizados do qui-quadrado de associação com uma confiabilidade de 95%. Resultados: Na população estudada predominância do sexo masculino de 50,7%, a idade média dos alunos era de 19 anos, descobrindo que 81% estão em uma fase de adolescência tardia, 62% têm um nível de conhecimentos regulares saúde sexual e reprodutiva, 78% inicio vida sexual com uma idade média de 16 anos, uma grande porcentagem desses estudantes estão entre 1 e 3 parceiro (s) ano sexual. 70% usam preservativo em sua primeira relação sexual e 12,3% da população usava a pílula de emergência. Conclusões: O nível de conhecimento sobre a saúde sexual e reprodutiva é regular. A maioria dos estudantes pesquisados usar pelo menos um método de planejamento familiar em suas relações sexuais.Palavras-chave: Gestão de terapia de medicação, diagnóstico, enfermeiros, pediatria


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Angga Mahargia yunanta Firdaus ◽  
Eni Hidayati

NAPZA merupakan singkatan dari Narkoba, Psikotropika, dan Zat Adiktif lainnya. Penggunaan NAPZA sangat membahayakan bagi kesehatan baik mental maupun fisik penggunanya. Pengguna NAPZA beresiko gangguan perkembangan otak, bunuh diri dan depresi kehilangan memori, risiko tinggi terhadap perilaku seksual, kecanduan, pengambilan keputusan terganggu, prestasi akademis yang buruk, kekerasan, dan kecelakaan kendaraan bermotor. Penggunaan NAPZA juga merusak masa depan penggunanya dan juga masa depan Bangsa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap terhadap penggunaan NAPZA pada remaja di sekolah mengah atas di kota Semarang. Jenis Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode survei analitik. menggunakan rancangan survei cross sectional. Sampel penelitan sebanyak 150 remaja yang memenuhi kriteria menggunakan kuesioner kemudian diuji menggunakan uji chi square pada tingkat kepercayaan 95% dari program SPSS versi 19. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa  ada hubungan positif dan Signifikan antara pengetahuan dan sikap terhadap penggunaan NAPZA remaja di sekolah mengah atas di kota Semarang. Nilai p=0.000 dan nilai r=0.343 pada uji pengetahuan dan penggunaan NAPZA membuktikan bahwa pengetahuan merupakan faktor pendukung penggunaan NAPZA. Nilai p= 0.003 dan nilai r=0.236 mengindikasikan bahwa ada korelasi antara sikap dengan penggunan NAPZA, dan pengetahuan dan sikap menghasilkan nilai Chi Square signifikasi = 0,202. Berdasarkan ketentuan analisis Chi Square dimana nilai probabilitas (p) kurang dari 0,05 artinya tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat pengetahuan dengan sikap pada remaja. Pengetahuan tentang NAPZA dan penyalahgunaannya akan mengarahkan remaja untuk tidak pernah menggunakan bahkan mencoba zat berbahaya tersebut serta bersikap menolak ajakan teman maupun pengaruh lingkungan untuk menggunakannya. Dengan demikian menjadi sangat penting bagi semua pihak baik sekolah maupun orang tua untuk terus memberikan pengarahan yang baik mengenai bahayanya penyalahgunaan NAPZA bagi masa depan remaja. Kata kunci: Remaja, Kecanduan media sosial, Motivasi belajar ANALYZE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE USE OF DRUGS IN TEENS IN SCHOOL MENGAH TOP IN SEMARANG CITY ABSTRACTIT stands for drugs, psychotropic drugs, and other addictive substances. The use of DRUGS is very harmful for the health of both mental as well as physical users. People who use drugs are at risk of impaired brain development, suicide, depression and memory loss, against the high risk sexual behavior, addiction, impaired decision making, poor academic achievement, violence, and motor vehicle accidents. The use of DRUGS also damage future users and also the future of the nation. This research aims to analyze the relationship of the level of knowledge and attitude towards the use of DRUGS in teens in school mengah top in Semarang city. Type of this research is quantitative research with survey method is analytic. using the draft survey of cross sectional. The sample for the study as many as 150 teens who meet the criteria using keudian questionnaires were tested using the chi square test on a confidence level of 95% of the program SPSS version 19. The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between knowledge and attitudes towards the use of DRUGS in mengah school teen top in Semarang city. The value p = 0000 and the value of r = 0.343 on a test of knowledge and the use of DRUGS prove that knowledge is a factor supporting the use of DRUGS.The value p = 0.003 and value r = 0.236 indicates that there is a correlation between attitudes with use of DRUGS, and the knowledge and attitude to produce the value of the Chi Square = 0.202 significance. The Chi Square analysis based on where the value of the probability (p) of less than 0.05 means there is no significant relationship between the level of knowledge with attitude in teenagers. Knowledge about DRUGS and abuse will direct teenagers to never use even attempting the hazardous substances as well as being friends or refuse the influence of environment to use it. Thus it becomes very important for all parties to either the school or parents to continue to provide a good briefing about the dangers of the misuse ofDRUGS for the future of youth. Keywords: adolescent, addicted to social media, the motivation of learning


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Kopila Shrestha ◽  
Shanti Awale

Background: Adolescent reproductive health is one of the component of the reproductive health. It is most important issue in the world. Reproductive capability is taking place at an earlier age and adolescents are indulging in risk taking behaviors day by day. The objective of this study is to assess knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health among adolescents. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Kathmandu valley to assess the knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health among adolescents. Total of 200 respondents were selected through non-probability purposive sampling technique. Self-administered written questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics such as Chi-square test. Results: The findings revealed that most of the respondents had knowledge regarding transmission and protection of HIV/AIDS and STIs but still some respondents had misconception regarding it. The statistical analysis revealed that the total mean knowledge score with standard deviation was 45.02±8.674. Nearly half of the respondents (49.5%) had moderate level of knowledge, followed by inadequate level of knowledge 29.5% and adequate level of knowledge 21.0% regarding sexual and reproductive health. There was statistically significant association of level of knowledge with area of residence (p-value 0.002). Conclusion: Nearly half of the respondents possess some knowledge about sexual and reproductive health but still effective educational intervention is required to increase their knowledge.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Dian Permatasari

Introduction: The globalization of information has a big impact on adolescents. The great curiosity of adolescents about reproduction encourages adolescents to seek information from various sources, including peers, parents, schools and information media. This requires correct and responsible information so that adolescents can have healthy reproductive behavior. The aim is to analyze the knowledge and motivation of peer counselors in the implementation of adolescent reproductive health counseling in Sumenep Regency. Methods: This study used quantitative methods with cross sectional design. The population in this study is the total population, namely all peer counselors who have received training on Adolescent Reproductive Health in Sumenep Regency as many as 66 people. Sampling technique using simple random sampling. Data analysis used chi-square statistical test and logistic regression. Results: The results showed that knowledge about adolescent reproductive health counseling, motivation towards the implementation of adolescent reproductive health counseling, had an influence on the implementation of adolescent reproductive health counseling. Conclusion: This study recommends the Sumenep Regency BPMP & KB Office to organize and activate adolescent reproductive health counseling training and invite peer counselors who are active in Sumenep district, as well as facilitate any adolescent reproductive health counseling activities in the form of facilities and infrastructure


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-18
Author(s):  
Anitha Anitha

Hypertension is commonly occurred by a number of elderly and adversely affects vital organs such as the heart and kidneys so that it can cause death. Deaths by hypertension can be prevented and treated by treating hypertension. Handling of hypertension is pharmacology handling and non-pharmacology handling. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of knowledge level with the handling of hypertension in the elderly in RT 10 Kelurahan Rawa Buaya. The research design used was cross-sectional design and data were collected using a questionnaire. The sample amounted to 48 respondents and was taken by random sampling. Result of research based on chi-square statistical test, there is a significant correlation between knowledge level with hypertension handling in the elderly (p-value = 0,002). The conclusion of the research shows that there is a correlation between the level of knowledge with the handling of hypertension in the elderly in the RT 10 Kelurahan Rawa Buaya. Suggestions for researchers further expected this research can be a reference and the beginning for much more research about the factors that affect the handling of hypertension in elderlyKeywords: Knowledge, Seniors, Hypertension Handling


Author(s):  
Murti Ani ◽  
Yanik Muyassaroh ◽  
Novita Ika Wardani

Breastfeeding for infants is the best way of feeding, especially for infants less than six months old. Exclusive breastfeeding for six months has been shown to have many benefits. Although the benefits of breastfeeding have been published around the world, exclusive breastfeeding coverage rates are still far from expected. For working mothers giving exclusive breastfeeding is not easy. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of knowledge and family support to exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers. This type of observational analytic study uses atime approach cross sectional. The sample in this study is mothers who have babies aged 6-24 months who work in government agencies in the Blora Regency. The sampling technique using total sampling, as many as 30 respondents. The level of mother's knowledge and family support was measured using a questionnaire. Test data analysis using the Chi-Square test. Based on the results of data analysis, there is no relationship between the level of knowledge with exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers (p = 0.675 0.05) and there is a relationship between family support and exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers (p = 0.001 0.05) . The conclusion of this study is that there is no relationship between the level of knowledge with exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers and there is a relationship between family support and exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers.


2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 411
Author(s):  
Niken Meilani ◽  
Zahroh Shaluhiyah ◽  
Antono Suryoputro

Akumulasi kasus HIV/AIDS di Provinsi Jawa Tengah, tahun 1993 - 2008 adalah pada usia 20 - 24 tahun sekitar 12,54% dan usia 25 - 29 tahun sekitar 37,31% merupakan kategori remaja dan dewasa muda. Di Kabupaten Magelang kasus HIV positif pada remaja mulai muncul tahun 2008 dan selalu muncul pada tahun berikutnya. Remaja sangat membutuhkan informasi tentang seksualitas dan peran ibu sangat penting. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui determinan perilaku ibu yang meliputi umur, pekerjaan, pendidikan, pengetahuan kesehatan reproduksi remaja, persepsi kemampuan diri dan sikap dalam pendidikan seksualitas. Jenis penelitian adalah survei dengan pendekatan potong lintang. Populasi terjangkau adalah ibu yang mempunyai anak remaja berusia 10 - 14 tahun dan mengikuti program Bina Keluarga Remaja percontohan di Kabupaten Magelang. Pemilihan sampel menggunakan klaster sampling dan berjumlah 92 orang. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis bivariat menggunakan uji kai kuadrat dan analisis mulitivariat menggunakan regresi logistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan mayoritas ibu belum memberikan pendidikan seksualitas dengan baik. Variabel yang berhubungan adalah pendidikan ibu, pengetahuan ibu tentang kesehatan reproduksi remaja, persepsi kemampuan diri ibu dan sikap ibu. Persepsi kemampuan diri ibu merupakan variabel yang paling berpengaruh terhadap perilaku ibu dalam memberikan pendidikan seksualitas.Accumulation of HIV/ AIDS cases in Central Java province in 1993 - 2008 is at the age of 20 - 24 years at 12.54% and aged 25 - 29 years at 37.31% is the category of adolescent and young adults. In Magelang district HIV positive cases in adolescents began to emerge in 2008 and always appeared the following year. Adolescent need information about sexuality and the role of the mother is very important. This study aims to determine the determinant factors of mother (age, employment status, level of education, level of knowledge about adolescent reproductive health, self-perception and attitude) in providing sexuality education. This study was surveyed with cross sectional model. The population is mothers of adolescents aged 10 - 14 years and as member of Bina Keluarga Remaja program pilot in Magelang. The selection of samples using cluster sampling and numbered 92 people. Collecting data using a questionnaire. Bivariate analysis used chi squared test and multivariate used logistic regression. The results showed the majority of mother have not provided good sexuality education. There were relations between mother’s education level, mother’s level of knowledge about adolescent reproductive health, mother’s perception and mother’s attitudes with mother’s behavior in providing sexuality education. Mother’s perception is the most influential variable on mother’s behavior in providing sexuality education. 


Author(s):  
EKA RUSDIANTO GUNARDI ◽  
ERIK A RAHMAN ◽  
BIRAN AFFANDI ◽  
MUHAMMAD IKHSAN

Objective: Every year approximately 13% (78,000) of maternal death caused by unsafe abortion. Indonesia Family Planning Association predicts 2.5 million abortions per year and 1.5 million of them committed by teenagers. Adolescent reproductive health problems are more alarming year by year. Sexual behavior tends to be permissive and bold with limited knowledge of reproductive health has increased the risk of abortion. This study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior regarding abortion in young adults. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The subjects were young women aged 18–24 years old who were fulfilled by inclusion and exclusion criteria. The knowledge, attitudes, and behavior were assessed using questionnaire. The results were analyzed using statistical program. Results: The total subjects recruited in this study were 55 subjects. Twenty-eight (50.9%) of subjects has a good knowledge and 27 (49.1%) of subjects had a moderate knowledge. Twenty-nine (52.7%) subjects had moderate attitudes and 36.4% of subjects had good attitude. Thirty (54.5%) of subjects had a good behavior regarding abortion. Conclusion: Most of the subjects had good level of knowledge and moderate attitude toward abortion.


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