Evaluating the impact of PIK-KRR and family physician counseling on adolescent reproductive health

Abstract

Adolescents are a vulnerable population concerning reproductive health due to a lack of accurate knowledge and information. The Adolescent Reproductive Health Information and Counseling Center (Pusat Informasi dan Konseling Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja; PIK-KRR), alongside the role of family physicians, plays a critical role in providing education and counseling related to reproductive health. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of PIK-KRR and the involvement of family physicians in enhancing adolescents’ knowledge of reproductive health at MAN 2 Model Medan. A quasi-experimental design was employed, using pre-test and post-test assessments in both intervention and control groups. The study population comprised all students at MAN 2 Model Medan, with a purposive sample of 30 respondents selected. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire and analyzed using paired t-tests and independent t-tests. The results indicated a statistically significant improvement in adolescents’ reproductive health knowledge following interventions delivered through both PIK-KRR and family physician counseling (p < 0.05). Moreover, the involvement of family physicians had a greater impact compared to PIK-KRR alone. In conclusion, both PIK-KRR and family physicians are effective in improving adolescents’ reproductive health knowledge, with counseling provided by family physicians yielding a more pronounced effect. It is recommended that schools and relevant stakeholders enhance the sustainability of PIK-KRR programs and strengthen the role of family physicians in adolescent health education.

       Keywords:          PIK-KRR, family physician, adolescent knowledge, reproductive health