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Youths' Lack of Knowledge Regarding Adolescent Pregnancy and Early Marriage

Proceedings Academic Universitas Jambi · Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 78–81

DOI
10.22437/proca.v2i1.51039
Published
2026-01-14
Publisher
LPPM Universitas Jambi
Language
en
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Abstract

Adolescent pregnancy and early marriage are a fundamental global public health issue, for which comprehensive knowledge is identified as a key protective factor. A lack of knowledge is one of the main factors perceived to contribute to the high rates of adolescent pregnancy. A clear gap exists between adolescents' basic knowledge of risks and their practical knowledge of where and how to seek help.Objective: This study aims to obtain adolescents' knowledge regarding adolescent pregnancy and early marriage. Methods: This research used a qualitative approach conducted from March to November 2025 at the Public Health Study Program, Universitas Jambi. A total of 24 students from the 2023 cohort participated through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using data reduction, matrix presentation, and drawing conclusions. Results: The majority of informants had good basic knowledge regarding the definitions and causes of adolescent pregnancy and early marriage. However, this understanding was not in-depth. A significant knowledge gap existed regarding the availability of reproductive health services or counseling specifically targeting adolescents, both at the university level and in health facilities. Their knowledge tended to come from limited information received in school (e.g., Biology subjects), which was often not detailed and not optimal because the topic was still considered taboo by teachers. Conclusion: Informants expect intensive promotion and socialization regarding counseling and adolescent reproductive health services, both in the university environment and in health facilities such as puskesmas (community health centers).

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Fitria Eka PutriAffiliation unknown9
Hubaybah HubaybahAffiliation unknown8
Fajrina HidayatiAffiliation unknown7
Evy WisudarianiAffiliation unknown6
Ummi KalsumAffiliation unknown5
Andree Aulia RahmatAffiliation unknown5
Muhammad SyukriUniversitas Halu Oleo5
Oka LesmanaAffiliation unknown5
Rizalia WardiahAffiliation unknown4
Hendra Dhermawan SitanggangAffiliation unknown4
Rd. HalimAffiliation unknown4
M.Dody IzharAffiliation unknown3
Ashar Nuzulul PutraAffiliation unknown3
Vinna Rahayu NingsihAffiliation unknown3
Willia Novita Eka RiniAffiliation unknown3
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