The Needs of Information Services on Reproductive Health, STIs and HIV in Middle Adolescence
Abstract: Reproductive health
information including STIs and HIV/AIDS has been provided in community health
center. In fact, the level of adolescent knowledge in terms of sexual health
and its risks is still low. This study aims to identify adolescent needs of
information services on sexual and reproductive health including STIs and
HIV/AIDS. All adolescent aged 15 to 19 years in Ngesrep village were recruited
as a sample. There were 237 adolescents participated in this cross sectional
study. The findings showed that half of them have low level of knowledge,
nearly half have permissive sexual attitudes, 15% have engaged in sexual intercourse.
Adolescents need comprehensive information including pregnancy, sexual diseases
and HIV/AIDS which provided by health workers at school health programs.
Keywords: Remaja, kebutuhan
informasi, kesehatan reproduksi, IMS dan HIV
Author: Zahroh Shaluhiyah,
Antono Suryoputro, Any Setyawati
Journal Code: jpkesmasgg170055
