Peer-reviewed article
Relationship between Reproductive Health Knowledge and Early Marriage Pregnancy in Adolescent Girls: A Study in Kepung, Kediri District
Mayrza Setiawan Putra, Adysta Tantiana Ayu P ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This study examined the relationship between reproductive health knowledge and premarital pregnancy among adolescent girls who married young in Kepung District, Indonesia. Researchers surveyed 49 young married women using a questionnaire and analysed the data with statistical tests. The study found a significant relationship between reproductive health knowledge levels and the occurrence of premarital pregnancy in this rural population. The research highlights that early marriage exposes adolescent girls to reproductive health risks.
Key points
- The study population consisted of 49 young married women in Kepung District, Kediri Regency, Indonesia
- A significant relationship was found between reproductive health knowledge levels and premarital pregnancy incidence
- Premarital pregnancy among young married teenagers is identified as a serious public health concern in rural areas
- Early marriage makes adolescent girls vulnerable to reproductive health risks
Limitations
The study is descriptive and cross-sectional, so it cannot establish causation or determine whether low knowledge leads to pregnancy or vice versa. The small sample size of 49 respondents from one district limits generalisability to other populations.
Abstract
Adolescent girls who marry at a young age are vulnerable to reproductive health risks, especially premarital pregnancy, which can have serious impacts on their future. The high prevalence of premarital pregnancy among young married teenagers is a serious concern in the context of public health, especially in rural areas such as Kepung District, Kediri Re-gency. This study aims to determine the relationship between reproductive health knowledge among young married women and the incidence of premarital pregnancy in the area. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with an analytical design and cross-sectional approach. The research population was 58 young married women in Ke-pung District, Kediri Regency, while the sample consisted of 49 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire, and data analysis included univariate and bivariate analysis using the chi-square test. Research findings show that there is a significant relationship between the level of reproductive health knowledge among young married women and the incidence of premarital pregnancy in Kepung District, Kediri Regency.