The Relationship Between Knowledge And The Readiness Of Adolescent Girls To Face Menarche At SDN 01 Teras Terunjam

Abstract

Menarche is a developmental stage encompassing a series of primary and secondary changes and a sign of reproductive maturity. Regular vaginal bleeding occurs when the endometrium sheds from the uterine wall. During menarche, adolescent girls experience various physical and psychological disorders. Generally, girls experience menarche between the ages of 12 and 16. The average age of menstruation in girls is 12, with the range ranging from 10 to 16. Knowledge is essential for adolescents facing menarche, but most adolescents have not yet received information about menstruation. Some adolescents believe it is inappropriate to discuss reproduction and sexuality because they are still in elementary school. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge and adolescent girls' readiness for menarche at Sdn 01 Teras Terunjam. This research is a quantitative, correlative, and analytical study with a cross-sectional approach. The researcher used a total sampling technique. The results of the Chi-Square statistical test showed a relationship between knowledge and adolescent girls' readiness for menarche at SDN 01 Teras Terunjam (P-Value = 0.001). Conclusion: There is a strong and positive relationship between knowledge and adolescent girls' readiness. Parents are expected to engage more closely with their children and provide support to help them better prepare for menarche.