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: Received: 16 August 2023 / Approved: 17 August 2023 / Online: 17 August 2023 (08:04:52 CEST)
How to cite:
Dube, R.; Zaidi, H. Knowledge, attitude, and Practice of menstrual hygiene among faculty and students of RAK Medical and Health Sciences University. Preprints2023, 2023081269. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1269.v1
Dube, R.; Zaidi, H. Knowledge, attitude, and Practice of menstrual hygiene among faculty and students of RAK Medical and Health Sciences University. Preprints 2023, 2023081269. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1269.v1
Dube, R.; Zaidi, H. Knowledge, attitude, and Practice of menstrual hygiene among faculty and students of RAK Medical and Health Sciences University. Preprints2023, 2023081269. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1269.v1
APA Style
Dube, R., & Zaidi, H. (2023). Knowledge, attitude, and Practice of menstrual hygiene among faculty and students of RAK Medical and Health Sciences University. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1269.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Dube, R. and Huma Zaidi. 2023 "Knowledge, attitude, and Practice of menstrual hygiene among faculty and students of RAK Medical and Health Sciences University" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202308.1269.v1
Abstract
Abstract: Background: The practice of menstrual hygiene(MH) is a public health issue and depends on various factors. Taboos and incorrect MH practices can lead to health hazards. This study aimed at assessing the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of MH among the female students and faculty of Medical and Health Sciences University.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional questionnaire survey between February and June 2023 using consecutive sampling. Univariate analysis and comparisons were done with a significant p-value <.05.
Results: A total of 253 women participated in the study. The knowledge and practices of MH were good. There were significantly more irregular and painful periods in younger females (p=.005,.0001). 89% of women used disposable pads and least used menstrual cups. Younger women were unaware of menstrual cloth. The attitude towards menses varied, with younger females feeling annoyed (p=.002), and older females embarrassed (p=.0001) at menarche. About 1/3rd of participants perceived menstrual blood as unhygienic. Younger women were more open about talking about menses (p=.005).
Conclusion: There was good knowledge and practices of MH among participants. There were differences in menstrual history and attitude among older and younger women. The attitude and beliefs vary among the participants, due to sociocultural factors and age differences.
Keywords
Menstrual hygiene; Knowledge of menstrual hygiene; Attitude about menstrual hygiene; Practice of menstrual hygiene; Menstrual hygiene in Health science university
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Copyright:
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