Efektivitas Edukasi pada Orangtua terhadap Perilaku Vaksinasi HPV Remaja Putri SMPN 12 Medan

Abstract

HPV vaccination is used to prevent cervical cancer. The low acceptance rate of HPV vaccination among female adolescents remains a challenge that requires attention. In 2018, the estimated global coverage of HPV vaccination was only around 12.2%. One effort to increase HPV vaccination rates is through health education. Parents are an appropriate target for education, as they play a crucial role in making family health decisions, including adolescent vaccination. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of parental education on HPV vaccination behavior among female adolescents at SMPN 12 Medan. The study employed a one-group pre-test and post-test design with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 54 parents, selected through purposive sampling, and analyzed using the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests. The Wilcoxon test results showed significant improvements in knowledge (p = 0.000, Z score = -6.290), attitudes (p = 0.000, Z score = -3.962), and parental approval (p = 0.000, Z score = -4.600). The Mann- Whitney test after the intervention yielded p = 0.000, Z score = -6.301, indicating the effectiveness of the education. Educational interventions utilizing video media, online counseling, and leaflets distributed via WhatsApp were proven effective and are recommended to enhance HPV vaccination behavior.