An innovative educational media for reproductive health: The impact of the pillow t-shirt on knowledge among junior high school girl

Authors

  • Gita Nirmala Sari Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3165-6005
  • Erika Yulita Ichwan Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III, Indonesia
  • Aticeh Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III, Indonesia
  • Raudhatul Munawarah Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III, Indonesia
  • Sri Sukamti Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III, Indonesia
  • Nana Mulyana Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III, Indonesia
  • Sri Mulyati Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III, Indonesia
  • Eri Yamada Graduate School of Medicine-University of Osaka, Japan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31101/jhtam.4043

Keywords:

Reproductive health, Adolescence girls, Pillow t-shirt, Unwanted pregnancy prevention, Educational media

Abstract

Enhancing reproductive health knowledge among adolescents is crucial to prevent unwanted pregnancies. This study aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of the "Reproductive Health Pillow T-Shirt GIRL" educational media using the Research and Development (R&D) method. This interactive media was designed in collaboration with professional fashion designers and media experts. A quasi-experimental study with a control group was conducted involving 98 adolescent girls aged 13–15 years in junior high schools in Jakarta. The intervention group utilized the "Pillow T-Shirt," while the control group received lectures using audiovisual aids. Results demonstrated a significant increase in knowledge among the intervention group compared to the control group. This media shows promise as a standard educational tool for reproductive health in schools.

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Author Biographies

Gita Nirmala Sari, Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III

Midwifery deparment

Erika Yulita Ichwan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III

Midwifery Department

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2025-05-26

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Sari, G. N., Ichwan, E. Y., Aticeh, Munawarah, R., Sukamti, S., Mulyana, N., … Yamada, E. (2025). An innovative educational media for reproductive health: The impact of the pillow t-shirt on knowledge among junior high school girl. Journal of Health Technology Assessment in Midwifery, 8(1), 27–32. https://doi.org/10.31101/jhtam.4043

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