EFFECTS OF GENRE PROGRAM ON YOUTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND BEHAVIORS ABOUT PUP AND TRIAD KRR

Abstract

Globalization happened so fast which may lead to positive and negative impacts. Positive effects could include information transparency, where any youth can access unlimited information. While negative impacts might include youth's unhealthy behaviors. In respond to this negative impact, Indonesian government (BKKBN) has implemented and developed GenRe program as part of Middle Term Development Plan (RPJM) 2010-2014. This program was very important and strategic in achieving BKKBN vision “balanced population growth 2015†with mission to “embodying development with population concept and achieving happy and prosperous small family.†The purpose of this study was to collect empiric data about the effect of GenRe program on youth knowledge and attitude toward a good family preparation; GenRe program socialization for youth and barriers in this program. This study used cross-sectional study design through survey with explanatory approach to explain the effects of Genre program on youth knowledge and attitude about marriage age maturation (PUP) and youth healthy behavior (avoid free sex, drugs, and HIV/ AIDS–TRIAD KRR). GenRe program was shown to influence knowledge and attitude improvements of members and peer counselor about PUP and TRIAD KRR. From 562 respondents, 330 showed low knowledge levels (58,72%); 560 had favorable attitude levels (99,64%); 548 had positive attitude levels (97,51%). The barriers od GenRe program might include: a) lack of GenRe program socialization among youth which may lead to lack of interest; b) package of program socialization need to be more attractive to increase participation; c) regeneration of GenRe program still less optimal; d) the content of GenRe program is not suitable for youth age; d) it is recommended to involve police department to discuss the risks of drugs or from health facility to explain about reproduction which relate to early marriage effects, free sex, and HIV/ AIDS.