Influence of Reproductive Health Education on Adolescent Self-Efficacy

Herlianty; Evi Sridahrianti; Ni Ketut Sumidawati; Mira Kohmala Bauw

doi:10.56741/IISTR.jphs.001392

Authors

Herlianty
bidanerly@gmail.com
STIKES Gunung Sari https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8649-1448
Evi Sridahrianti STIKES Gunung Sari https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0098-8409
Ni Ketut Sumidawati STIKES Gunung Sari
Mira Kohmala Bauw STIKES Gunung Sari https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4278-0895

Keywords:

Adolescents, Health Education, Reproductive Health, Self-Efficacy

Abstract

Adolescence is a transitional period marked by vulnerability to various reproductive health problems, including physical, mental, and social challenges. Limited knowledge about reproductive health often leads adolescents to engage in risky behaviors and exhibit low self-efficacy in maintaining their well-being. Self-efficacy refers to an individual’s belief in their ability to perform actions necessary to achieve desired outcomes. In reproductive health, it reflects adolescents’ confidence in making informed decisions and adopting protective behaviors. Health education is therefore a strategic intervention to improve adolescents’ knowledge, attitudes, and confidence regarding reproductive health. This study aimed to examine the effect of reproductive health education on adolescents’ self-efficacy in the working area of UPT Puskesmas Kota Enrekang Regency. A quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach was employed. A total of 80 adolescents were selected using purposive sampling, and the intervention was delivered through leaflet-based health education. Self-efficacy was measured using a 20-item questionnaire. Before the intervention, only 13.7% of respondents demonstrated good self-efficacy, while 86.3% were categorized as low. After the intervention, there was a significant increase in the mean self-efficacy score from 38.56 to 72.12, with a mean difference of 33.56 and a p-value of 0.009. These findings indicate that reproductive health education significantly improves adolescents’ self-efficacy. The study highlights the importance of integrating structured reproductive health education into school and community programs to empower adolescents, reduce risky behaviors, and promote healthier future generations in Indonesia.

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Author Biographies

Herlianty, STIKES Gunung Sari

is an academician in obstetrics and maternal–child health, currently serving as a Midwifery Professional Lecturer at STIKES Gunung Sari Makassar and practicing as a midwife. Her research interests focus on maternal health, childbirth, reproductive health, and family planning, with a strong commitment to improving the quality of midwifery services. Beyond teaching and writing, she actively participates in seminars, trainings, and scientific forums at local, national, and international levels. Several of her scientific papers and articles have been published in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. (email: bidanerly@gmail.com).

Evi Sridahrianti, STIKES Gunung Sari

is a lecturer and practitioner in midwifery at STIKES Gunung Sari Makassar, with expertise in maternal and child health. Her academic interests include reproductive health, family planning, and the development of midwifery services through research and evidence-based practice. She actively engages in teaching, scientific writing, and participation in professional seminars and conferences at various levels. (email: memoevisridahrianti@gmail.com).

Ni Ketut Sumidawati, STIKES Gunung Sari

is a midwifery lecturer at STIKES Gunung Sari Makassar and practitioner with a strong focus on maternal and child health. Her academic and research interests include reproductive health, maternal care, and strategies to improve the quality of midwifery education and services. She is actively involved in teaching, scientific publications, and professional activities at local and national levels. (email: oshinmahendra@hmail.com).

Mira Kohmala Bauw, STIKES Gunung Sari

is a midwifery lecturer at STIKES Gunung Sari Makassar and a practitioner with expertise in maternal and child health. Her scholarly interests center on reproductive health, family planning, and efforts to strengthen midwifery services through research and evidence-based practice. She actively teaches, writes, and contributes to scientific forums and professional development activities. (email: mhyramaharani28@gmail.com).

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