DISKUSI KELOMPOK FOKUS YANG DIPIMPIN TEMAN SEBAYA MELALUI PIK-R UNTUK MENCEGAH TRIAD KRR REMAJA DI LINGKUNGAN SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA

Abstract

Background: Adolescents are a vulnerable age group to reproductive health problems known as the TRIAD of Adolescent Reproductive Health (TRIAD KRR), which includes risky sexual behavior, HIV/AIDS, and drug abuse. Limited knowledge and inappropriate attitudes toward reproductive health are factors that increase adolescents’ risk, particularly among junior high school students. Therefore, effective, participatory, and adolescent-friendly educational methods are needed to prevent TRIAD KRR. Methods: This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of Focus Group Discussion (FGD) as a method for preventing TRIAD KRR by involving the Youth Information and Counseling Center (PIK-R) as peer educators at SMP Global Nusantara. A quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach was used. The participants were adolescents at SMP Global Nusantara selected through total sampling. The intervention was conducted using Focus Group Discussions facilitated by PIK-R peer educators. Data on knowledge and attitudes were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using a paired t-test. Results: The results showed a significant increase in the mean scores of adolescents’ knowledge and attitudes after the implementation of the Focus Group Discussion intervention. Statistical analysis indicated a p-value < 0.05, demonstrating a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores for both knowledge and attitude variables. Conclusion: Focus Group Discussion involving PIK-R as peer educators is effective in improving adolescents’ knowledge and attitudes toward the prevention of TRIAD KRR. This method is recommended as an applicable and sustainable promotive and preventive strategy in adolescent reproductive health programs within the school setting.