Penguatan Etika Seksualitas Berbasis Al-Islam dan Kemuhammadiyahan di Perguruan Muhammadiyah Kota Bekasi Strengthening Sexual Ethics Based on Al-Islam and Muhammadiyah Values in Muhammadiyah Educational Institutions of Bekasi City

Abstract

Violence and issues related to sexual orientation among children and adolescents constitute significant public health concerns, affecting mental health, social well-being, and family resilience. National data indicate that sexual violence remains the most prevalent form of violence against children in Indonesia. At the same time, there has been a notable increase in new HIV infections among same-sex–oriented populations. Schools, as spaces for character formation, play a strategic role in promotive and preventive efforts. This community engagement program aimed to enhance sexuality ethics literacy and raise awareness of sexual violence prevention among students at Muhammadiyah schools in Bekasi City through a participatory approach grounded in Al-Islam and Muhammadiyah values. The methods employed included interactive educational sessions, small group discussions, and brainstorming activities. The program was implemented at the elementary (SD), vocational high school (SMK), and Islamic senior high school (Madrasah Aliyah) levels, involving 245 students and 15 teachers. The results indicated improved conceptual understanding of healthy interaction boundaries, the importance of consent, and awareness of the risks of gender-based violence in digital spaces. Participatory discussions also revealed the need for safe spaces where students can openly address issues related to relationships and adolescent mental health. The findings demonstrate that integrating Islamic values with a health promotion approach can strengthen a safe school culture and support students’ psychosocial well-being.