Menstrual Hygiene Practice and Associated Factors among Secondary School Girls in Wegera District, Northwest Ethiopia; a Cross-Sectional Study

Fisseha, Meseret Abay

doi:10.11648/j.cbb.20170501.12

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“…Regarding the practice of menstruation, the nding of this study is higher than the study done in Ethiopia (Wogera), and Nigeria (2,3). The discrepancy might be due to this study only incorporates secondary school students, unlike other studies.…”

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confidence: 61%

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Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and associated factors on menstrual hygiene among high school students of North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia, 2019: A cross-sectional study

Gedefaw¹,

Endalew²,

Azmeraw³

et al. 2019

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Objective Lack of proper menstrual hygiene predisposes women to different infectious and chronic obstetric and gynecological problems. A Facility based cross-sectional study was implemented from October 1- December 10, 2018. The data was collected using structured, pretested questioners among female high school students. Systematic random sampling technique was implemented. Data was entered and analyzed through Epi data 3.1 and SPSS respectively. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, practice and its associated factors of menstrual hygiene among high school students in North Wollo Zone, Woldia, Ethiopia. Results This study revealed that 365(89.2%), 200(48.9%) and 196(47.9%) of the study participants have good knowledge, good practice and good attitude about menstrual hygiene respectively. Being grade 10 students [AOR=3.96, 95% CI =2.0-7.8], and having good practice of menstrual hygiene (AOR=2.52, 95% CI= 1.26-5) had positive association with menstrual hygiene knowledge. Maternal education level (AOR=1.86, 95% CI=1.18-2.9), being grade 10 students (AOR =2.3, 95% CI=1.48-3.56) were associated factors for practicing menstrual hygiene. Being grade 10 students (AOR=1.9, 95% CI=1.2-2.8), age ≥18 years (AOR=1.67, 95% CI=1.09-2.55) were statistically and positively associated with the attitude of menstrual hygiene.

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“…Menstrual hygiene is personal hygiene during menstrual ow which includes bathing once a day, changing clothes regularly, and changing pads at least two-four times per day (1,2). In developing country menstrual hygiene is a problem for adolescent girls, particularly when attending schools (3).…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and associated factors on menstrual hygiene among high school students of North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia, 2019: A cross-sectional study

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Azmeraw³

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“…Similarly, those students that score 6-12 points and 0-5 points under practice were declared as having good and poor practices respectively. As similarly as described by a previous study (25) for use under a CC0 license.…”

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Assessment of menstrual hygiene practice and associated factor among High school female students in Harari Region, Eastern Ethiopia 2019

Alemayehu

Gerada

2020

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Background: Menstruation is a visible manifestation of cyclic uterine bleeding as a result of the interaction of different hormones. During menstruation, girls face gender problems. These are, early marriage, premature childbirth, higher infant mortality and potential vaginal infections resulting in infertility. Objective: To assess the level of menstrual hygiene practice and associated factors among high school female students in Harar town Eastern, Ethiopia,2019. A cross-sectional quantitative study were employed from April 02-05/2019. a minimum sample size of 301 Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Result: According to study 168(55.8%) had good practiced the rest had no. students who have no pocket money from family(AOR 0.36:95% CI,0.309,0.989) was 64% less likely poor practiced than students who have permanent pocket money, students who have no educated father(AOR 0.39:95% CI, 0.180,0.872) was 61% less likely poor practiced than who have educated father and students who had not Freely discuss with parents(AOR 0.45:95% CI,0.22,0.903) was 55% less likely poor practiced than who had Freely discuss with parents. Conclusion: According to this study result, The major female students of high school in Harar town had good knowledge about menstrual hygiene practice. Also, the practice of good menstrual hygiene was more among students who live in the urban 0.27 times than students who live in the rural area, good menstrual hygiene practice was more among students who have permanent pocket money from family 0.36 times than students who have no permanent pocket money from family, good menstrual hygiene practice was more among students who have educated father 0.4 times than students who have no educated father and students who had Freely discuss about menstruation with parents had more good menstrual hygiene practice 0.45 times than who had not Freely discuss about menstruation with parents.

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“…Most schools in Ethiopia are not equipped with basic amenities for menstrual management: easy access to sanitary pads, place to change pad, availability of running water and disposal facilities. (23,24) This has accounted for school absenteeism and at worst school dropout for girls which is the case from this study. Studies show over three-quarter of female students miss class every month in connection to menstruation and some who still attend class during menstruation exhibit reduced class performance due to poor concentration.…”

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Mensural Hygiene Management in Schools of Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Kaba

Geletu²

2020

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Background: Management of menstruation as a biological occurrence for women of reproductive age and men’s role is determined by socio-cultural factors. There is dearth of evidence on men in general and boys support on menstrual hygiene and management. This study aims to identify school based menstrual hygiene and management interventions and the role of boys in Oromia region, Ethiopia.Method: The study was carried out in 2017-18 academic year in eight Oromia Development Association (ODA) supported public schools with sport for life interventions. Schoolboys and girls aged 12-15, parents and school teachers participated in the study. Focus Group Discussion with boys, girls, and key informant interviews with parents were completed. Data were transcribed and translated into English and themes were developed following the objectives. Interpretation and presentation of the findings were substantiated with quoted shared opinions. Result: Finding shows that after two years of school based sport for life intervention, study participants invariably recognized menstruation as a natural occurrence and is a blessing rather than a curse. Girls who used to shy and abstain from school for fear of bullying and teasing attended their classes regularly and became competitors in their academic performance. Common arguments by all participants alike show that ‘We learnt that menstruation is a mark of healthy growth of girls. The absence of it that should be the source of concern’ . With dedicated room and availability of water and sanitary napkin; and support from boys and schoolteachers and management of menstrual hygiene has improved at school level. Boys not only stopped teasing girls but also started contributing money to purchase sanitary napkins. Liaising such school level intervention with parents has extended support to girls at home level. Conclusion: School level non-curricular intervention that has involved not only students but also the school community and parents have brought fundamental change to the way menstruation was understood and its implications. Menstruation is no more a source of shame and reason to tease and bully girls with its far reaching implication on the school performance of girls. Further study using mixed method may help document specific changes and sustainability.

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Menstrual Hygiene Practice and Associated Factors among Secondary School Girls in Wegera District, Northwest Ethiopia; a Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 19 publications

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Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and associated factors on menstrual hygiene among high school students of North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia, 2019: A cross-sectional study

Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and associated factors on menstrual hygiene among high school students of North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia, 2019: A cross-sectional study

Assessment of menstrual hygiene practice and associated factor among High school female students in Harari Region, Eastern Ethiopia 2019

Mensural Hygiene Management in Schools of Oromia Region, Ethiopia

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