Perception and Level of Knowledge About Menarche in  Student of SMP Negeri 2 Tomohon

Angella P.Tangkulung; Theo W.E. Mautang; Deviana P.Munthe; Prycilia P.Mamuaja; Augustinus Butarbutar; Jilly Toar

doi:10.55227/ijhet.v4i5.505

Authors

Angella P.Tangkulung Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Sports Sciences and Public Health, Manado State University, Indonesia
Theo W.E. Mautang Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Sports Sciences and Public Health, Manado State University, Indonesia
Deviana P.Munthe Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Sports Sciences and Public Health, Manado State University, Indonesia
Prycilia P.Mamuaja Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Sports Sciences and Public Health, Manado State University, Indonesia
Augustinus Butarbutar Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Sports Sciences and Public Health, Manado State University, Indonesia
Jilly Toar Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Sports Sciences and Public Health, Manado State University, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhet.v4i5.505

Keywords:

Perception, Knowledge, Menarche, Young Women

Abstract

Adolescence is characterized by physiological, psychological, and social changes, one of which is menarche. The lack of knowledge makes some students experience confusion, anxiety, and embarrassment when experiencing it. This study aims to find out the perception and level of knowledge of SMP Negeri 2 Tomohon students about menarche. The type of analytical descriptive research with a cross sectional approach on 86 students in grades VII–VIII used a total sampling technique. Data were collected with questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability, then analyzed univariately. The results showed that the majority of respondents were 13 years old (61.6%) with the most menarche age of 11 years (57.0%). The main source of information comes from parents (82.9%). Most female students have a negative perception (57.0%), while the highest level of knowledge is in the sufficient category (72.1%).

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