Description of The Level of Knowledge of Female Teenagers About The Impact of Early Marriage on The Reproductive System At SMA Negeri 1 Semanu

Abstract

Background: Early marriage is still common in Indonesia, especially in rural areas. If this condition continues, it can have a negative impact, especially on the health of the female reproductive system. One of the causes of the high rate of early marriage is the low level of knowledge of adolescents. The higher the knowledge of adolescents, the more likely they will refuse to enter into early marriage.

Purpose: To determine the level of knowledge of adolescent girls about the impact of early marriage on the reproductive system at SMA Negeri 1 Semanu.

Methods: This study used a quantitative method with a descriptive design and used a Cross Sectional Study approach. The population in the study amounted to 100 people who were young women. The research sample amounted to 100 people with total sampling technique. This research was conducted in April 2025 at SMA Negeri 1 Semanu. The research instrument used a questionnaire of knowledge of the impact of early marriage on reproductive health. This study used univariate analysis.

Results: The results showed that most respondents had good knowledge as much as (72%). Respondents who have good knowledge are 18 years old as many as (73.3%), come from the last education of the father and mother Diploma / Bachelor as many as (85.7% of fathers and 80.0% of mothers) and get sources of information from teachers as many as (44%).

Conclusion: The majority of adolescent girls have good knowledge about the impact of early marriage on reproductive health.