Education Using “Pocket Book” Media to Improve Knowledge on Managing Dysmenorrhea Among Adolescents

Abstract

One of the common complaints experienced by adolescents during menstruation is dysmenorrhea. Adolescent girls’ knowledge of dysmenorrhea influences their attitudes and ability to manage it. With accurate and appropriate information, adolescents are more likely to respond to symptoms and complaints in a positive and constructive manner. This activity utilized a community development approach and was conducted from February 3–15, 2025, at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 1 Serang with a total of 23 participants. Univariate analysis was presented in frequencies and percentages, and bivariate analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed that nearly half of the participants were undernourished (47.8%). There was a 23% increase in the average knowledge score, an increase in the number of participants with good knowledge, and a decrease in those with poor knowledge. Education using a pocket book significantly improved adolescents’ knowledge of dysmenorrhea (p<0.001). The use of pocket books as a health education medium has proven effective in enhancing adolescents’ understanding of dysmenorrhea. However, to ensure sustainability and equitable implementation, collaboration between the education and health departments is needed to design and provide standardized pocket books that can be widely used across all educational institutions.