Edukasi Pemanfaatan Media “Merekah” TerhadapUpaya Optimalisasi Pendewasaan UsiaPerkawinan (PUP) Di Desa Kelampaian Tengah Kecamatan Astambul Kabupaten Banjar Tahun 2024

Abstract

Background: Early marriage has detrimental effects, including poverty, limited access to education, and

domestic violence, which can result in physical and mental trauma and perpetuate intergenerational poverty.

Addressing early marriage is crucial as it leads to poverty, isolation, and reduced opportunities for children. A

strong commitment to reducing early marriage rates is essential to ensure children grow optimally, receive

proper education, and achieve their dreams. To reduce early marriage rates, particularly in Astambul

Subdistrict, South Kalimantan, the Midwifery Department of Poltekkes Kemenkes Banjarmasin, a health

educational institution, supports government programs through community service activities.

Objective: In 2024, enhance adolescents' knowledge and understanding of healthy reproduction through the

Maturation of Marriage Age program and establish a youth forum focused on the importance of marriage age

maturity in Kelampaian Tengah Village, Astambul Subdistrict, Banjar Regency.

Methods: This community service activity was implemented through a health promotion program involving

health education about the Maturation of Marriage Age. The steps included preparation, implementation,

monitoring, and evaluation. The participants comprised 33 adolescents, 4 health cadres, and 1 midwife from

the village.

Results: Activity evaluation revealed a significant improvement in adolescents' knowledge regarding the

importance of marriage-age maturity. Before the intervention, 17 participants (51.5%) had limited

knowledge, with none possessing good knowledge. After the intervention, 20 participants (60.6%)

demonstrated good knowledge, and a youth forum for marriage-age maturity awareness was established.

Conclusion: This increase in knowledge is expected to contribute to marriage-age maturity, with the youth

forum serving as a platform for discussion and awareness among adolescents.