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ArticleElectronic physician2018

Effective factors on menstrual health among female students in Bam city: a qualitative study.

Mohammad Ali Morowatisharifabad, Aliakbar Vaezi, Neda Mohammadinia

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Article in Electronic physician, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Mohammad Ali MorowatisharifabadPhD of Health Education, Professor, Ageing Health Department, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Aliakbar VaeziPhD of Nursing, Assistant Professor, Nursing Department, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Neda MohammadiniaPhD Student in Health Education and Health Promotion, International Campus, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMenarche is an independent puberty event in a girl's life, and is associated with physical growth, ability in marriage and fertility. Therefore, poor menstrual health can be a major determinant of morbidity, as well as physical, mental and social problems in this age group.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to explore the effective factors on menstrual health among female students in Bam city.

methodsThe qualitative study was conducted using content analysis approach in 2017. The participants were 32 individuals consisting of 13 students, 10 mothers of the same students, 9 school associates and health educators of 5 secondary schools in Bam city, who were selected based on an objective-oriented approach. The sampling was done until data saturation. Data collection methods were semi-structured and in-depth interview. Data analysis was performed using the steps suggested by Graneheim and Landman.

resultsThere were two categories (easy interaction and inappropriate adaptation to changes in health behavior), 13 sub-categories and 52 initial codes. The positive factors included easy access to sanitary pads, appropriate school education, easy access to health and therapeutic services and school flexibility on menstrual issues, while the negative factors included inadequate facilities for sanitary pad disposal, lack of access to informed people about menstrual issues, insufficient attention to menstrual problems, feeling ashamed, the high cost of menstrual health, self-medication with traditional medicines, inadequate self-directed education, lack of awareness and trust in health center staff, and following family and teachers in menstrual problems.

conclusionOverall, this study indicated that economic, social, cultural and educational factors affect menstrual health. Therefore, the identification of each of these factors helps planners to apply the most appropriate methods and strategies for menstrual health improvement.

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Health behaviorIranMenstrual hygieneMenstruationQualitative study

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