Trimawartinah Trimawartinah, Viola Alfiorelia

Pengaruh Penyuluhan HIV/AIDS terhadap Pengetahuan Remaja: Studi Kuasi-Eksperimen di SMA XX di Jakarta Tahun 2025

Introduction

Pengaruh penyuluhan hiv/aids terhadap pengetahuan remaja: studi kuasi-eksperimen di sma xx di jakarta tahun 2025 . Penelitian kuasi-eksperimen ini menunjukkan penyuluhan HIV/AIDS signifikan meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja SMA di Jakarta tentang diagnosis, penularan, dan pencegahan.

Abstract

HIV/AIDS remains a significant global health issue, particularly affecting adolescents who are vulnerable to risky behaviours due to limited accurate knowledge. This study aimed to analyse the differences in adolescents’ knowledge about HIV/AIDS before and after a health education intervention at SMAN xx West Jakarta in 2025. A quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-test–post-test approach was employed. The study was conducted from February to March 2025, involving 100 students selected through non-random sampling. Data were collected using a digital questionnaire via Google Forms, covering topics on diagnosis, symptoms, transmission, and prevention of HIV/AIDS. Data analysis was performed using univariate (frequency and percentage) and bivariate analysis with a paired t-test. The results showed that prior to the intervention, most respondents had a moderate level of knowledge, but misconceptions persisted, particularly regarding modes of transmission and prevention. After the health education session, the mean knowledge score increased significantly (p < 0.05), indicating the effectiveness of the intervention in enhancing students’ understanding. Age, gender, and parental education were found to influence the level of knowledge. These findings highlight the importance of regular HIV/AIDS education programs in schools to strengthen adolescents’ health literacy, reduce stigma toward people living with HIV/AIDS, and prevent risky behaviours.

Review

This manuscript presents a timely and relevant quasi-experimental study examining the impact of an HIV/AIDS health education intervention on adolescent knowledge. Addressing a critical public health issue among a vulnerable population, the study clearly outlines its objective to assess knowledge differences before and after an intervention. The findings suggest a significant positive effect of the educational session, highlighting the potential for school-based programs to enhance health literacy. The scope is well-defined, focusing on specific knowledge domains related to diagnosis, symptoms, transmission, and prevention. The study demonstrates several strengths, including the application of appropriate statistical analyses (paired t-test) to evaluate the change in knowledge scores and the identification of influencing demographic factors like age, gender, and parental education. The use of digital questionnaires via Google Forms is a practical approach for data collection. However, significant methodological limitations warrant attention. The quasi-experimental, one-group pre-test–post-test design, while a starting point, inherently limits the ability to attribute causality definitively due to the absence of a control group to account for extraneous variables or maturation effects. Furthermore, the reliance on non-random sampling methods for participant selection restricts the generalizability of the findings to a broader adolescent population beyond SMAN xx. A critical inconsistency also arises from the stated study period ("February to March 2025") for a manuscript being reviewed now, which should be clarified as it implies the study has not yet occurred or the year is a typographical error. Despite the methodological considerations, the study's results underscore the immediate effectiveness of targeted health education in improving adolescents' knowledge about HIV/AIDS and addressing misconceptions. These findings reinforce the importance of integrating regular, well-structured educational initiatives within school curricula to strengthen health literacy and potentially reduce stigma and risky behaviours. For future research, it is strongly recommended to adopt more robust experimental designs, ideally incorporating a control group and random sampling, to enhance internal and external validity. Longitudinal studies could also explore the long-term retention of knowledge and, crucially, investigate the subsequent impact on attitudes and actual behavioural changes. Addressing these aspects would significantly strengthen the evidence base for widespread implementation of such vital educational programs.

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