Pengalaman dan Persepsi Mahasiswi Keperawatan Terhadap Konten TikTok Kebersihan Perineal dan Mitos Kesehatan Reproduksi: Studi Kualitatif

The development of information technology has changed the way teenagers seek health information, with TikTok emerging as the main platform. This qualitative research aims to explore how nursing students experience, interpret, and respond to TikTok content related to perineal/vulvar hygiene and reproductive health myths. The research uses a descriptive qualitative approach, 10 female nursing students aged 18–20, semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis. from a private university in North Minahasa, Manado, Indonesia. The sample was selected using purposive sampling techniques with the criteria of teenage girls who are active users of TikTok. Data analysis used the thematic analysis method (Thematic Analysis) by Braun and Clarke. The research results identified four main themes: (1) Characteristics of perineal hygiene content exposure on TikTok; (2) Construction of trust and acceptance of reproductive health myths; (3) Hygiene practices adopted and their clinical impact on the perineum; and (4) Confirmation behaviour (fact-checking) of health information. This research Participants described TikTok as an accessible source of reproductive health information, while perceived popularity and creator credibility influenced trust. Some participants reported adopting hygiene practices and experiencing irritation or discomfort. Verification frequently involved further online searching rather than direct consultation with health professionals.