The Effectiveness of the Peer Teaching Approach in Improving the Prevention of Risky Sexual Behavior

OBJECTIVE: To identify the Effectiveness of the Peer Teaching Approach in improving the prevention of risky sexual behavior in Aceh Besar. METHODOLOGY: This quantitative quasi-experimental research with a pre-post test and a control group design. This study's population consisted of all ninth-grade female students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah in Aceh Besar. Sampling was conducted using the stratified random sampling technique. Based on Cohen's table, which had a 90% confidence level, the sample size was 100 respondents. The research instrument used was a questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney and Independent T-test statistical tests. RESULTS: The results of the statistical test using the Mann-Whitney Test showed a significant difference in knowledge (p=0.001), attitude (p=0.000), and behavior (p=0.000) between the pre-test and post-test in the intervention group. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that the intervention using the Peer Teaching Approach effectively improved adolescents' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in preventing risky sexual behavior at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri in Aceh Besar. It is recommended that the peer teaching approach be conducted regularly, utilizing effective and engaging methods.