GAPAI REMAJA SEHATI: Gerakan Anti Pernikahan Dini untuk Remaja Sehat dan Bergizi

Abstract

Early marriage, limited reproductive health literacy, and insufficient adolescent understanding of balanced nutrition remain key challenges in Pandeglang Regency. These issues heighten adolescents’ vulnerability to health risks and reduce their readiness for future life stages. This community engagement program aimed to enhance adolescents’ and teachers’ knowledge, skills, and involvement in preventing early marriage through a structured educational intervention that also emphasized the importance of balanced nutrition as a foundation for adolescent well-being. The methods included needs assessment, Training of Trainers for teachers, delivery of learning modules using Gen-Z visual media, facilitation support, and evaluation through pre- and post-tests. The program was implemented in two schools and covered four thematic training modules, nutritional status assessment, and the development of student peer educators. Results indicated significant improvement in knowledge, with mean scores increasing from 76.2 to 83.0 at SMAN 1 Pandeglang and from 65.1 to 73.5 at SMKS Nasyrul Ulum. The greatest gains were observed in the topics of Sexual Violence Prevention and Balanced Nutrition–Body Image. Teachers also demonstrated stronger capacity to independently deliver the materials. Overall, the program effectively improved adolescents’ understanding of reproductive health, balanced nutrition, and early marriage prevention while strengthening school capacity for sustainable health education.