GAMBARAN PERNIKAHAN DINI REMAJA PUTRI DI KECAMATAN KANGKUNG KABUPATEN KENDAL

Abstract

ABSTRACT The phenomenon of early marriage (early marriage) are still often found in Indonesian society. According to the Center for the Study and Protection of Children in Indonesia, more than 20% of parents marry off their children at a young age. This study aimed to describe the general picture young age marriages on girls in Sub Kale Kendal. This research is a descriptive study with survey approach. The total sample is 60 respondents in District Kale. Data were taken by questionnaire customs and culture, knowledge, and relationship teens and analyzed with descriptive statistics. The results of the study of indigenous cultures, obtained data is that the number of 58 respondents (96.7%) showed an effect of indigenous culture in the neighborhood to do the wedding a young age. At the level of knowledge, 57 respondents (95.0%) are knowledgeable enough and the sub-item teenage promiscuity, a number of 53 respondents (88.3%) indicated that promiscuity influential in the neighborhood so do the wedding a young age. The result is expected no active role in community support and concern for the young generation to be better in the future. Nursing educators should be able to act as educators, providing information on adolescent reproductive health, teenage pregnancy and the impact of marriage a young age. Keywords : early marriage, teenage