Description Of The Knowledge And Behavior Of Adolescents Towards Self-Medication Of Ulcer Diseases At SMA Negeri 1 Batauga

Abstract

Peptic ulcer disease is a condition affecting stomach acid, often caused by ulcers or inflammation in the stomach, and can be characterized by epigastric pain, nausea, and a feeling of early satiety. Management of peptic ulcer disease can be conducted through self-medication, which is the initial step taken independently using over-the-counter and limited over-the-counter medications that do not require a doctor's prescription. It is crucial to ensure that self-medication is carried out correctly, including selecting appropriate patients, the correct dosage, proper indications, and suitable medications. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and behavior of students at SMA Negeri 1 Batauga regarding self-medication for peptic ulcer disease. The research method used is a non-experimental descriptive survey with purposive sampling technique involving 85 respondents. Primary data were collected by distributing questionnaires to students at SMA Negeri 1 Batauga. The results show that out of 85 respondents, the knowledge percentage was high (14.12%), medium (80.0%), and low (5.88%). Regarding self-medication behavior for peptic ulcer disease, 51.76% exhibited good behavior, 43.53% showed enough behavior, and 4.71% had not enough behavior. Based on the overall average, the percentage of knowledge and behavior of students at SMA Negeri 1 Batauga towards self-medication for peptic ulcer disease indicates a medium level of knowledge (68%) and enough behavior (74%).