PENGARUH EDUKASI TENTANG PENATALAKSANAAN DISMENORE TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN REMAJA PUTRI DI SMP MUHAMMADIYAH GUNUNG PELINDUNG KABUPATEN LAMPUNG TIMUR

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological problem in women, especially adolescents. As many as 72.89% of adolescents experience dysmenorrhea. Adolescents' lack of knowledge about dysmenorrhea results in inadequate access to accurate sources of information. Many adolescents are unaware of the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea, its classification, the types of non-pharmacological treatments available, and the potential for regular exercise and herbal consumption. Health education about dysmenorrhea can improve adolescent knowledge. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of education about dysmenorrhea management on adolescent girls' knowledge.

This study used a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design and a one-group pretest and posttest approach. The population in this study was 32 adolescent girls, and the sample size was 32 adolescent girls, using a total sampling technique. This research was conducted from July 23 to August 6, 2025. It used a questionnaire instrument and data analysis using the McNemer test.

The results showed that the average knowledge of respondents before education was poor, at 19 (59.4%), and after education, at 28 (87.5%). The effect of education on dysmenorrhea management on adolescent girls' knowledge was observed, with a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05). It is hoped that adolescents will gain additional information from various reading materials, including the internet. Schools should establish an Adolescent Reproductive Health Information and Counseling Center program to provide education on dysmenorrhea.

Keywords: Adolescent Girls, Dysmenorrhea, Knowledge

References: 37 (2019-2025)