THE EFFECT OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF ADOLESCENTS USING E-BOOKLET AND LEAFLET MEDIA ON HIV TRANSMISSION AT SMA ALFATAH YPKP SENTANI

Abstract

HIV/AIDS is one of the most severe sexually transmitted diseases affecting public health, including adolescents. Limited knowledge and negative attitudes toward HIV prevention contribute to the increasing prevalence of the disease. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group to analyze the impact of e-booklet and leaflet media on adolescents’ knowledge and attitudes. Thirty-eight eleventh-grade students were divided into an intervention group receiving e-booklets and a control group receiving leaflets. Data were collected using structured questionnaires to measure respondents’ knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test to evaluate significant differences between pretest and posttest results. The findings indicated that the intervention group showed significantly improved knowledge and attitudes compared to the control group. The e-booklet was more effective in delivering information, enhancing adolescents' understanding of HIV transmission and prevention, and fostering positive attitudes. Conversely, the control group, which received only leaflets, exhibited minimal and statistically insignificant improvements. These findings highlight the importance of interactive and accessible digital media in promoting health education among adolescents. This study concludes that e-booklets are an effective educational tool for improving adolescents’ knowledge and attitudes toward HIV transmission. The findings provide essential insights for developing technology-based health education programs, especially in school settings, to enhance the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS prevention efforts.