THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UTILIZATION OF E-HEALTH-BASED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH APPLICATIONS AND ADOLESCENTS' ATTITUDES TOWARD PERSONAL HYGIENE DURING MENSTRUATION IN EAST JAKARTA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS

Abstract

Background: Adolescent reproductive health, especially related to personal hygiene during menstruation, is an important issue that often receives less attention. The lack of a good attitude about personal hygiene during menstruation can have a negative impact on the health of adolescent girls. The utilization of e-health-based reproductive health applications is expected to improve adolescents' attitudes towards personal hygiene. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the utilization of e-health-based reproductive health applications and adolescents' attitudes towards personal hygiene during menstruation in East Jakarta Regional High Schools. Methods: This study is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. A sample of 172 respondents was taken by purposive sampling method. Analysis of the relationship between variables was carried out using the chi-square test. Results: The results showed that there was a significant relationship between the utilization of e-health-based reproductive health applications and the attitude (p value = 0.026) of adolescents in personal hygiene during menstruation. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the utilization of e-health-based reproductive health applications and adolescents' attitudes in maintaining personal hygiene during menstruation in East Jakarta Regional High Schools.