Reproductive Health Literacy Among Female Adolescents in Banda Aceh: A Descriptive Study

  • Wardiati Yusuf Faculty of Public Health, University of Muhammadiyah Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Riza Septiani Postgraduate Program in Health Informatics, School of Computing and Information Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Faculty of Public Health, University of Muhammadiyah Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Putri Ariscasari Faculty of Public Health, University of Muhammadiyah Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Tiara Mairani Faculty of Public Health, University of Muhammadiyah Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Nopa Arlianti Faculty of Public Health, University of Muhammadiyah Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Naimah Naimah Faculty of Public Health, University of Muhammadiyah Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Menawati Menawati Faculty of Public Health, University of Muhammadiyah Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Mira Gusweni Faculty of Public Health, University of Muhammadiyah Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Irma Hamisah Faculty of Public Health, University of Muhammadiyah Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Stefany Fellyciani Ina Aran School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56338/mppki.v8i9.6575
Keywords: Female Students, School, Reproductive Health, Teenagers

Abstract

Introduction: Reproductive Health Literacy (RHL) has been identified as a key factor in adolescent reproductive health problems because it plays a vital role in promoting overall well-being. However, limited research has been conducted to explore this topic in Indonesia. This study aimed to measure the RHL level of female adolescents in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

Method: This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design with 694 respondents from four randomly selected schools. Participants were chosen using a convenience sampling technique based on their willingness to participate. Data was collected through self-reported questionnaires.

Result: The study found that two-thirds of the respondents had adequate RHL level. However, 20.5% had problematic levels of understanding reproductive health information, and 28.1% had an issue applying this information.

Conclusion: While most respondents possessed sufficient RHL, a significant proportion struggled to judge and apply reproductive health information. Therefore, the Health Office of Banda Aceh City should develop health promotion programs to help adolescents improve their ability to assess and make informed decisions related to reproductive health.

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2025-09-11
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Yusuf, W., Septiani, R., Ariscasari, P., Mairani, T., Arlianti, N., Naimah, N., Menawati, M., Mira Gusweni, Irma Hamisah, & Stefany Fellyciani Ina Aran. (2025). Reproductive Health Literacy Among Female Adolescents in Banda Aceh: A Descriptive Study. Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia (MPPKI), 8(9), 899-909. https://doi.org/10.56338/mppki.v8i9.6575
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