GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP REMAJA TENTANG PENCEGAHAN HIV/AIDS
Abstract: HIV/AIDS is sexually transmitted disease caused by the
HIV virus (Human Immunodeviciency Virus), the disease is common in productive
age such as adolescents. Low knowledge of adolescent made behavior and attitude
of adolescent become not good. This study aims to find out the description of knowledge
and attitude of adolescent about HIV/AIDS prevention. This research used
quantitative descriptive design. This research was conducted at SMAN 9
Pekanbaru to 90 samples taken usedsimple random sampling technique by
considering inclusion criteria. The measuring tool used in thisresearch is the
questionnaire. The analysis used is univariate analysis conducted to analyze
thefrequency distribution of each variable. The result of the research shows
that the knowledge of adolescent high on HIV/AIDS prevention is 51 respondents
(56,7%) and high adolescent attitude toward HIV/AIDS prevention is 46 respondent
(51,1%). The results of this study can be a reference for adolescents to
improve knowledge about HIV/AIDS and can address prevention of HIV/AIDS transmission
in adolescents.
Keywords: Adolescen, Attitude,
HIV / AIDS, Knowledge
Penulis: Metaria Nengsih,
Arneliwati, Nurul Huda
Kode Jurnal: jpkeperawatandd180116
