Penyakit Menular Seksual (PMS) merupakan infeksi yang ditularkan melalui hubungan
seksual, ditandai dengan gejala seperti ruam, lepuh, keputihan, dan nyeri di area
kelamin. Beragam jenis PMS, termasuk klamidia, gonore, sifilis, herpes, HPV, dan
HIV, menjadi ancaman kesehatan global. WHO memperkirakan sekitar 350 juta kasus
baru PMS terjadi setiap tahun di negara berkembang, termasuk Indonesia. Di
Kalimantan Utara pada tahun 2023, angka kumulatif HIV/AIDS mencapai 1.425 kasus,
dengan 229 kasus baru, dan 488 kasus PMS lainnya. Kota Tarakan mencatat jumlah
tertinggi, yaitu 653 kasus HIV/AIDS kumulatif, 109 kasus baru, dan 459 kasus PMS
lainnya. Pencegahan PMS memerlukan informasi yang akurat. Penelitian ini bertujuan
mengidentifikasi tingkat pengetahuan generasi z tentang PMS. Penelitian kuantitatif
ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan sampel 115 mahasiswa. Kuesioner
digunakan sebagai instrumen, dan data dianalisis secara deskriptif menggunakan
perangkat lunak, disajikan dalam bentuk tabel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa
sebagian besar responden memiliki pengetahuan baik tentang PMS, yaitu 94 orang
(81,7%). Mayoritas karakteristik responden berusia 21 tahun 48 orang (41,7%) dan
berusia 22 tahun 47 orang (40,9%). Responden didominasi perempuan (86%) dan
beragama Islam (67%). Pekerjaan orang tua responden sebagian besar adalah buruh
(20,9%), dan sebagian besar responden tidak bekerja (88,7%). Mayoritas responden
memperoleh informasi tentang PMS dari media elektronik yaitu sebanyak 68 orang.
Kesimpulannya, tingkat pengetahuan generasi z, khususnya mahasiswa Pendidikan
Guru Sekolah Dasar (PGSD) angkatan 2021, mengenai PMS berada dalam kategori
baik.
Kata Kunci: Generasi Z, Pengetahuan, Penyakit Menular Seksual

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections transmitted through sexual intercourse, characterized by symptoms such as rashes, blisters, vaginal discharge, and pain in the genital area. Various types of STDs, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, herpes, HPV, and HIV, pose a global health threat. WHO estimates that around 350 million new cases of STDs occur each year in developing countries, including Indonesia. In North Kalimantan in 2023, the cumulative number of HIV/AIDS reached 1.425 cases, with 229 new cases, and 488 cases of other STDs. Tarakan City recorded the highest number, with 653 cumulative HIV/AIDS cases, 109 new cases, and 459 cases of other STDs. Prevention of STDs requires accurate information. This study aims to identify the level of knowledge of generation Z. about STDs. This quantitative study used a descriptive method with a sample of 115 students. The questionnaire was used as an instrument, and the data was analyzed descriptively using software, presented in tabular form. The results showed that most respondents had good knowledge about STDs, namely 94 people (81.7%). The majority of respondent characteristics were 21 years old 48 people (41.7%) and 22 years old 47 people (40.9%). Respondents were predominantly female (86%) and Muslim (67%). The results showed that most respondents had good knowledge about STDs, namely 94 people (81.7%). The majority of respondents' characteristics were 48 people (41.7%) of 21 years old, 47 people (40.9%) of 22 years old. Respondents were predominantly female (86%) and Muslim (67%). Most respondents' parents' occupation was laborer (20.9%) and most respondents were unemployed (88.7%). The majority of respondents obtained information about STDs from electronic media, 68 people. In conclusion, the level of knowledge of generation Z, especially Primary School Teacher Education (PGSD) students class of 2021, regarding STDs is in the good category. Keywords: Generation Z, Knowledge, Sexually Transmitted Diseases