Experiences of Getting Reproductive Health Information from Friends as the Most Influenced Factor on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Risk Behavior in Adolescents

Tanjung Anitasari Indah Kusumaningrum; Yuli Kusumawati; Noor Alis Setiyadi; Sim Samphors; Anggi Putri Aria Gita; Novida Rohmawaty; Hestia Selena

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2022.7960

Authors

Tanjung Anitasari Indah Kusumaningrum Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Yuli Kusumawati Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Noor Alis Setiyadi Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Sim Samphors Graduate School of Chea Sim University of Kamchaymear, Kamchaymear, Cambodia
Anggi Putri Aria Gita Department of Health Administration, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Kusuma Husada Surakarta, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Novida Rohmawaty Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Hestia Selena Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.7960

Keywords:

Experience reproductive health information, Friends, HIV risk behavior of adolescents

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Adolescents are a vulnerable group to reproductive health and sexuality problems. The problem of drug use and premarital sexual behavior is the focus of attention for adolescents because it can be a risk of HIV transmission. Providing information from various parties regarding reproductive health is expected to reduce adolescents risk of carrying out HIV risk behaviors.

AIM: This study purpose was to analyze the experience of obtaining reproductive health information (from friends, parents, community, community leaders, social media, and organizations) that most influence HIV risk behavior in adolescents.

METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted on adolescents aged 15–19 years living with their parents in Surakarta. The research sample was 450 teenagers. The sampling used convenience sampling technique and data collection using a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using Chi-square and Fisher’s exact test in bivariate analysis and logistic regression in multivariate analysis.

RESULTS: Information from friends is the most influential factor on HIV risk behavior in adolescents (OR = 0.314, CI = 0.090–1.102). Teenagers who get information from friends tend to carry out HIV risk behaviors because the information is not credible and comprehensive and is more toward the negative, namely, pornography.

CONCLUSION: Reproductive health information from friends is not necessarily correct. Efforts to improve the skills of adolescents to find credible sources of information on reproductive health and sexuality are needed to reduce the risk of HIV transmission.

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