EDUKASI BAHAYA SEKS BEBAS DAN DAMPAKNYA BAGI KESEHATAN FISIK, MENTAL, DAN SOSIAL REMAJA DI SMA YWKA KOTA BANDUNG

Abstract

Background: Free sex among adolescents has become a growing public health issue that requires serious attention. This behavior can impact adolescents' physical, mental, and social health, including the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unwanted pregnancies, and long-term psychological effects. The lack of comprehensive reproductive health education in schools and families contributes to adolescents' low awareness of the dangers of free sex. Therefore, appropriate educational interventions are needed to enhance adolescents' knowledge about the risks and consequences of free sex. Objective: The primary goal of this community service program was to educate adolescents about the dangers of free sex and its impact on physical, mental, and social health while assessing changes in their knowledge after the educational program. Methods: This community service employed interactive lectures and question-and-answer discussions, utilizing a quantitative design with a pre-post test approach through questionnaires. The study involved 115 adolescents (both males and females) aged 15–18 years from SMA YWKA Bandung. The sampling technique used was total sampling. The program assessed students' knowledge about the dangers of free sex and its impact. Data were collected through questionnaires administered before and after the educational sessions. The collected data were analyzed to compare pretest and posttest scores using descriptive statistical tests.   Results: The findings revealed a significant increase in adolescents' knowledge about the dangers of free sex, with the average pretest score of 62.7 rising to 86.4 in the posttest. Additionally, 95% of participants reported feeling more aware of the health risks associated with free sex. Conclusion: Education on the dangers of free sex effectively enhanced adolescents' knowledge about its impact on physical, mental, and social health. Similar programs should be expanded to reach more adolescents to promote broader awareness.