Identifikasi Pengetahuan Remaja Putri tentang Kanker

Pendahuluan : Kanker serviks merupakan salah satu penyebab utama kematian pada wanita, terutama di Indonesia. Pengetahuan remaja putri tentang kanker serviks sangat penting sebagai upaya pencegahan dini, karena menjelang usia dewasa dan awal masa aktif seksual yang membuat remaja ingin mengetahui tentang organ reproduksi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi pengetahuan remaja putri tentang kanker serviks di SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Surabaya. Metode : Desain penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 67 siswi kelas X berusia 16 – 17 tahun, ditentukan menggunakan rumus Slovin dari total populasi 80 siswi. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner berisi 25 pertanyaan benar – salah mengenai pengertian, faktor risiko, gejala, dan pencegahan kanker serviks. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif kuantitatif. Kesimpulan dan saran : Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas responden memiliki pengetahuan kategori kurang sebanyak 42 siswi (69,67%), sedangkan kategori baik sebanyak 20 siswi (30,33%). Rendahnya pengetahuan disebabkan oleh kurangnya akses informasi yang benar dan minimnya edukasi kesehatan di lingkungan sekolah. Hasil ini menekankan pentingnya intervensi edukasi kesehatan, termasuk penyuluhan, media informasi yang valid, serta promosi vaksinasi HPV untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan pengetahuan remaja putri tentang kanker serviks.

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Introduction : Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women, especially in Indonesia. Knowledge of cervical cancer among young women is crucial for early prevention, as approaching adulthood and the onset of sexual activity lead to a desire to learn about reproductive organs. This study aims to identify knowledge of cervical cancer among young women at Muhammadiyah 3 High School in Surabaya. Method : The study design used a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 67 10th grade female students aged 16-17 years, determined using the Slovin formula from a total population of 80 female students. Data were collected through a questionnaire containing 25 true-false questions regarding the definition, risk factors, symptoms, and prevention of cervical cancer. Data analysis was conducted using a quantitative descriptive method. Conclusions and suggestions : The results showed that the majority of respondents had poor knowledge (42 female students (69.67%), while 20 female students (30.33%) had good knowledge. This low level of knowledge was caused by a lack of access to correct information and minimal health education in the school environment. These results emphasize the importance of health education interventions, including counseling, valid information media, and HPV vaccination promotion to increase awareness and knowledge of cervical cancer among young women.