Promoting Awareness of Reproductive Rights and Responsibilities: A Preventive Strategy for Youth Health

Abstract

Since the knowledge and habits formed throughout adolescence form the basis for healthy behaviors throughout life, adolescent reproductive health has drawn more attention in recent years. Thus, funding programs for teenage reproductive health has long-term advantages. Adolescents have reproductive rights that are acknowledged as essential human rights since they are a member of the human population. Indonesia is dedicated to upholding the reproductive rights of adolescents as a signatory to the International Conference on Population and Development's (ICPD) Programme of Action. This community service project aimed at bridging the knowledge gap among teenagers about reproductive rights and responsibilities, giving them the tools they need to make adult, responsible decisions. The initiative used interactive and informative outreach techniques with teenagers in Johar Baru 3 Subdistrict, Central Jakarta, ages 11 to 18. The findings showed that participants' knowledge of their rights and obligations around reproduction had significantly improved, and they were also more motivated to adopt responsible reproductive health practices. This program exemplifies the value of community-based interventions in promoting the empowerment and well-being of adolescents.