Overview of Mothers’ Knowledge about Reproductive Health Education for Early Childhood at Among Siwi Kindergarten, Gamping Subdistrict, Sleman, 2025

Abstract

Purpose: Data from SIGA of the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) recorded 265 cases of child sexual violence in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) in 2023, with the highest number in Sleman Regency (101 cases). Young children are particularly vulnerable due to their limited understanding of body autonomy and self-protection. Therefore, early reproductive health education is essential. Mothers, as primary educators, play a significant role, yet many still view this topic as taboo and lack adequate knowledge.

Objective: To determine the level of maternal knowledge regarding reproductive health education for early childhood at Among Siwi Kindergarten, Gamping Subdistrict, Sleman Regency, in 2025. Methods: This descriptive study employed a cross-sectional design. A total of 110 mothers of students enrolled at Among Siwi Kindergarten were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a closed-ended questionnaire based on the Guttman scale and analyzed using univariate methods.

Results: Most mothers demonstrated a good level of knowledge (50.9%), followed by a moderate level (32.7%) and a poor level (16.4%). The majority of mothers were aged 31–40 years (53.6%), had a secondary level of education (60.9%), and were unemployed (58.2%).

Conclusion: The majority of mothers possessed good knowledge regarding reproductive health education for early childhood.