RISK BEHAVIOR OF REPRODUCTION HEALTH AMONG ADOLESCENTS : CASE STUDY IN BANYUMAS
Endang Triyanto(a), Asep Iskandar(b), Eva Rahayu(c), Rahmi Setiyani(d), Lita Heni Kusumawardani(e), Koernia Nanda Pratama(f)

Nursing Study Program of Health Sciences Faculty at Jenderal Soedirman University

Abstract

Adolescent reproductive health is influenced by many factors, including individual factors, peers, family, school and the environment. Association with peers is the most influential factor on reproductive health. Promiscuity as sexual risk behavior can have a negative impact on reproductive health status. Case studies to explore risk behaviors of reproductive health carried out by teenage students. This research is a case study with a qualitative descriptive approach. A total of 12 teenagers as participants in Banyumas were selected by snow ball sampling in 2020. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with participants, then the results were analyzed using content analysis. The researcher obtained two research themes. Theme I was in the form of a boyfriend invitation arranged according to 2 categories, namely boyfriend seduction and boyfriend coercion. Theme II is in the form of peer complexity which is arranged based on 2 categories, namely peer habits and taunts by friends. Adolescents carry out risk behavior of reproductive health are motivated by these two themes. Researchers recommend that adolescents must have assertive abilities.

Keywords: adolescents, promiscuity, premarital sex, risk behavior, reproductive health

Topic: Mental Health, Community, Family Health and Gerontological Nursing