Sex Education “Kindly Learn Your Body”

Abstract

Background: Adolescent reproductive health is a crucial aspect of individual development that requires early attention. Lack of accurate information may increase the risk of engaging in unsafe behaviors and lead to poor understanding of the biological and psychosocial changes occurring during puberty. Therefore, this community service program aims to enhance elementary school students’ knowledge of reproductive health through interactive health education. Methods: This activity was conducted at Ricci 1 Catholic Elementary School, West Jakarta, on March 15, 2024. The target audience consisted of 65 fourth-grade students. The health education session was delivered in person using interactive lectures, educational videos, and discussion sessions. Knowledge assessment was performed through pre-test and post-test evaluations using the Quizziz platform. Results: The evaluation results indicated a significant increase in students' knowledge after the educational session. Among female students, the average knowledge improvement was 12%, while among male students, it was 15%. Additionally, participants demonstrated high enthusiasm during the discussion and interactive sessions. Conclusion: Interactive reproductive health education effectively enhances elementary school students’ understanding of reproductive health. Continuous educational programs of this kind are essential to empower adolescents in maintaining their reproductive health independently.