Health Promotion Using The Buzz Group Method Against Sexual Deviant Behavior in Adolescents

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a health promotion intervention, delivered through the Buzz Group method, in reducing the risk of sexually inappropriate behavior among adolescent participants.

Method: This study adopted a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental framework, specifically utilizing a two-group pre-test and post-test setup. A total of 120 individuals participated, evenly assigned to either the intervention or control group, with 60 members in each. The intervention group engaged in activities based on the Buzz Group technique, implemented across a two-week period. This design enabled the examination of differences in outcomes between the groups before and after the intervention to assess the method’s potential impact.

Results: The results showed a significant influence of the Buzz Group method on sexual deviation behavior. A p-value of 0.001 (p<0.005) was obtained through both paired t-test and independent sample t-test analyses, indicating a significant difference between the intervention and control groups. This result suggests that the health promotion intervention had a notable effect on reducing sexual abnormal behaviors in the intervention group.

Conclusion: The results showed a notable positive effect from the intervention, emphasizing the effectiveness of interactive group discussions as a strategy for influencing behavioral change in sexual health education, particularly in addressing and preventing inappropriate sexual behavior among adolescents.