Determinan Remaja dalam Melakukan Penanganan Luka Sederhana Di Surakarta

Abstract

Background: Injury remains a major cause of mortality worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that of 4.4 million injury-related deaths annually, 3.16 million are due to unintentional injuries and 1.25 million to violence. Among individuals aged 5–29 years, three of the top five causes of death are injury-related: road traffic accidents, homicide, and suicide. According to Indonesia’s 2018 Riskesdas, adolescents aged 15–24 years have the third-highest rate of injury (1.3%), with the highest proportion among those with junior high school education (1.5%). Adolescents are physically active, curious, and spend considerable time at school, increasing their risk of injury. Improper wound care can lead to infection, prolonged morbidity, and disability. Objective: This study aimed to identify factors associated with adolescents’ practice of simple wound care at Surakarta. Method: The study used an analytical cross-sectional design with 150 female adolescent respondents, and data were analyzed using logistic regression. Result: Results showed that age (p=0.000) and peer support (p=0.000) were significant factors influencing simple wound care practices, while information sources (p=0.605) and education level (p=0.299) were not. Conclusion: It can be concluded that age and peer support are dominant factors enhancing adolescents’ ability to perform proper simple wound care.