The Relationship Between Health Education and the Prevention of Unwanted Pregnancies in Young Women in Junior High Schools: Literature Review
Salfadila A., Sutrisminah E., Susilowati E.
Abstract
Introduction: Unwanted pregnancy in adolescents is a global problem that needs attention. This research explains the correct knowledge of sexual and reproductive health for adolescents to empower them to make healthy decisions. This systematic review has been designed to review case studies investigating the influence of sexual health education. Objective: The effect of sexual health education on the knowledge and attitudes of young women in junior high schools about preventing unwanted pregnancies. Method: The author uses the Literature Review method. It is carried out by following several stages of analyzing relevantly from several research studies with Scoping Review. Research studies were searched using databases namely Google Schoolar, Pubmed, Scopus, Publish or Perish using the keywords "unwanted pregnancy, prevention, influence of sexual health education, knowledge, attitudes of young women" and selected using the criteria obtained 14 scientific articles. Result: Improving the process and sustainability of interventions aimed at reducing unwanted pregnancies and health inequalities among adolescents. Knowledge is influenced by various factors, namely age, the role of parents, peers. And other factors such as personal experience, the influence of other people considered important, the influence of culture, mass media, educational institutions and religious institutions, and emotional factors. Conclusion: The factors that influence the compliance of health workers in implementing infection prevention and control programs are education, training, clarity of information, knowledge, attitudes, motivation, risk perception, work climate, availability of facilities.