ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH IN RURAL AREA IN DESA BATUR, PROBOLINGGO, INDONESIA

• DOI: 10.36720/ickc.v2i1.503
• Publication Date: 2023-07-14T10:35:50Z
• Authors: Faida Annisa; Nina Rizka Rohmawati; Muniroh
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 4. Education; 11. Sustainability; 1. No poverty; 3. Good health

Background: Mental health issues in adolescence is on the rise influenced by physical and psychosocial growth. They need information and supportive environments to maintain their mental health. However, the mental healthcare needs are not met in some rural areas across country. Objective: Describe the mental health of adolescent in rural area in Desa Batur, Probolinggo. Methods: The design of this study was descriptive research with The Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) to assess mental health of 30 students in MTS Khoiriyah, Dusun Krajan, Desa Batur, Probolinggo. Results: The prevalence of mental distress was 27% of sample, based on cut-off point. Conclusion: Promotion and prevention of mental health in adolescence would strengthen their ability to manage the stressor on their life.