The results of the 2020 Global Early Adolescent Study-Indonesia (GEAS-ID) survey found that adolescents have poor knowledge of sexuality, only 44.7% know that women can get pregnant after having sex for the first time and 33% of adolescents know that someone can get HIV from just one sexual intercourse. Based on a preliminary study, it was found that 2.8% of adolescents had good knowledge, 48.5% of adolescents had sufficient knowledge, and 48.5% of adolescents had low knowledge related to sexuality. The purpose of this study was to describe the level of sexuality knowledge and patterns of information exposure among adolescents at MAN 22 Jakarta in 2024. This study uses primary data, with the research design used being cross-sectional analytic, sampling using simple random sampling and hypothesis testing using the chi-square test. The distribution of questionnaires was carried out directly via google form. The results of the study showed that 77.3% of adolescents had less sexual knowledge and 87.9% of adolescents were exposed to sexuality information. Descriptively, most adolescents had received information related to gender (77.8%), reproductive health and HIV (79.5%), and interpersonal relationships (81.2%). More than half had discussed sexuality (57.6%), primarily with peers (81.6%) rather than parents or teachers. In terms of perceptions, the majority viewed sexuality discussions as not taboo (58.3%), although the surrounding environment remained divided. The hypothesis testing indicated no significant association between information exposure and adolescents’ sexuality knowledge. These findings suggest that high exposure does not necessarily translate into adequate understanding. Therefore, it is recommended that schools and parents strengthen the accuracy and quality of sexuality information, optimize structured educational activities, and promote open and supportive communication with adolescents.

Published: 2026-02-26