ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2021
Knowledge and practice of self-hygiene during menstruation among female adolescent students in Buraidah city.
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- Common genital hygiene practices among women of reproductive age in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- Determinants of Menstrual Hygiene Practices Among Adolescent Schoolgirls in Saudi Arabia: Implications for Adolescent Health Promotion.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices among adolescent schoolgirls in flood-affected rural Bangladesh.Reproductive health · 2025Article
- Assessment of the Readiness, Beliefs, and Practices Regarding Menstruation Among Women in Saudi Arabia.International journal of women's health · 2024Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Girls in Ghizer, Gilgit, Pakistan.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- A Modified Menstrual Attitudes Scale: Heteronormative Attitudes, Sexism, and Attitudes Toward Menstruation in Male and Female Adults.Archives of sexual behavior · 2023Article
- Measuring menstrual hygiene in high-income countries: A scoping review.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
backgroundMenstruation is a physiological phenomenon that begins in females in adolescent age. Poor menstrual hygiene can result in significant reproductive disorders. However, improving the knowledge about menstruation even before menarche can improve menstrual hygiene.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and practice of adolescent girls towards menstrual hygiene, in Buraidah city. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 258 intermediate school girls in Buraidah city. A semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on demographics, menstrual history, knowledge about menstruation, hygiene practices, and school absence during menstruation. The survey was conducted from December 2019 to Februry 2020.
resultsBefore menarche, 49.6% of the girls knew about menstruation. The mothers were the most common (94%) source of information about menstruation. Regarding menstruation, 68.2% had bleeding for four to six days, and 42.2% had an interval of 21 to 35 days between periods. Approximately 61.7% participants had 'acceptable' level of knowledge, 2.0% had a 'good' knowledge and 36.3% had 'poor' knowledge regarding menstruation. Most (60.5%) students were categorized as having unsatisfactory self-hygiene practice. During the last three months, 35.8% of the girls were absent for one day due to menstruation. 47.7% of the students omit some foods and drinks from their diet during menstruation; soft drinks were the most omitted. Mother's occupation (
conclusionKnowledge and practice toward menstrual hygiene is unsatisfactory. Creating awareness on self-hygiene during menstruation is recommended.
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