scholarly journals Knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 3426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasmita Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Structured Knowledge

Background: Adolescence in girls has been recognized as a special period which signifies the transition from girlhood to womanhood. Menstruation is generally considered as unclean in the society. Isolation of the menstruating girls and restrictions being imposed on them in the family, have reinforced a negative attitude towards this phenomenon. And the issue of menstrual hygiene is inadequately acknowledged and has not received proper attention.Methods: Quantitative approach with descriptive cross-sectional design was used to assess the knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls. A structured knowledge questionnaire was developed focusing on menstrual hygiene. Validity was ensured in consultation with guides and experts in the field of nursing, medicine and statistics. Reliability of the tool was tested by test retest method and found to be highly reliable with a score of 0.80. The study was carried out in 2 schools of Dharan, Nepal. About 100 adolescent girls were selected by simple random sampling technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect needed data on knowledge of adolescent girls. The data collected were tabulated and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: Maximum numbers 42 of the subjects were in the age group of 12 years, majority i.e. 81 of the subjects belonged to nuclear family, majority i.e. 39 of the subjects were in 7th standard, maximum of 72 subjects belonged to Hindu  religion, majority i.e.79 had family income below 5000, majority of the subjects 35 had their first menstruation at the age of 14, 35 subjects father were self-employed, 60 subjects had their mothers as government employee , majority of the respondents, 80 had previous knowledge on menstrual hygiene. Majority of the subjects 70% had average knowledge, 25% of them had poor knowledge and only 5% had good knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene. There was a significant association of knowledge adolescent girls with demographic variables such as age at first menstruation.Conclusions: Present study showed overall average knowledge of menstrual hygiene in adolescent girls. Formal as well as informal channels of communication need to be emphasized for the delivery of information on menstrual hygiene through organized community efforts. Institutions and organizations at community level should be strengthened for effective delivery of health and nutrition care services for overall better health of community beneficiaries.

scholarly journals Menstrual hygiene: knowledge and practice among adolescent girls in orphanage

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 3987
Author(s):  
Savita Kumari ◽  
Poonam Sheoran ◽  
Adiba Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Age Of Menarche

Background: In India menstruation is generally considered as unclean. Orphanage girls are vulnerable group in our society. The unfailing support and a constant check of orphan girls during menstruation are usually absent. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge and practices regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls residing in selected orphanages of Haryana.Methods: A descriptive survey was conducted on 150 adolescent girls residing in selected orphanages of Haryana. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the adolescent girls for study. The data was obtained by structured knowledge questionnaire and structured practice questionnaire.Results: SPSS version 20 was used for statistical analysis. The result of the study indicated that more than half of adolescent girls (62.7%) were in age group of 12-15 year. Half  (50.7%) of adolescent girls had age of menarche at 12 year. Only 16% adolescent girls had good knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene. 95.3% were using sanitary pad during menstruation.Conclusions: The present study concluded that adolescent girls had poor knowledge of menstruation and menstrual hygiene.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Sikap Remaja Putri tentang Flour Albus di SMP Negeri 2 Trucuk Kabupaten Klaten

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Susiana Sariyati
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High School District ◽  
9Th Grade ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

<p>Flour albus is a discharge excessive that causes an adolescent girls often replace the underwear or using a bandage. Less of knowledge about flour albus may impact on adolescent girls negative attitude or less attention about flour albus. The purpose of this study was to find the factors that affected adolescent girls attitude about flour albus in Trucuk 2 Junior High School District Klaten. Study design used in this study was cross sectional. The population of 9th grade adolescent girls were 120 female students. The samples of this study were 92 adolescent girls that already menstruation. Samples were selected by simple random sampling technique. The results showed that most of adolescent girls had a good knowledge. The factors that most affected adolescent girls attitude was knowledge supported by information and experience. In conclusion, there was a significant relationship between knowledge and attitude, there was a significant relationship between experience and attitude, there was a significant relationship between source of information and attitude.</p>

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Pubertal Health among Adolescent Girls

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-442
Author(s):  
Binita Dhakal
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Adolescence is a critical period and is associated with physical and psycho-social changes induced by puberty, which builds personality, behaviour, and future health of the adolescents. Thus, the aim of the study was to find out the knowledge and attitude regarding pubertal health of adolescence girls.Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Bharatpur Metropolitan City’s secondary level schools. A total of 183 adolescent girls were selected using probability simple random sampling from 5 schools out of total 43 schools which were also selected by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected by using structured self-administered questionnaire for knowledge and likert’s scale was used for attitude regarding pubertal health. Results: Study findings revealed that 61.4% of the students belonged to early adolescence (11-14) age group with the mean age 14.27±1.33 years. Majority (80.3%) had moderate level of knowledge and around half (48.6%) had positive attitude. Knowledge and attitude varied with the respondents’ level of education (p=0.001), relation to sibling (p=0.013) and source of information by elder sister (p=0.022), teachers/school (p=0.001).Moderately positive correlation was found between knowledge and attitude which was highly significant (r=0.395, p<0.001).Conclusions: Majority of respondents had moderate level of knowledge and half of the respondent had positive attitude regarding pubertal health. Findings of the study emphasizes on improvement in education of adolescent girls which can help uplift health status and minimize vulnerability to health issues of pubertal health. Keywords: Adolescents; attitude; knowledge; pubertal health; puberty.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANEMIA DENGAN STATUS GIZI PADA REMAJA PUTRI

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
Roos Arum Parasdia ◽  
Puspa Sari Sari ◽  
Ari Indra Susanti ◽  
Merry Widjayanti
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Anemia can cause a risk to adolescent girls both long term and in the short term. One of the factors influence anemia in adolescents is nutrition status. This study aims to determine of anemia in adolescent with nutritional status in adolescent girls The Design of this study is cross sectional. The sample of this study is 84 adolesent girls, people was selected by simple random sampling technique from all student at class x ech high school on 2-3 August 2016. hemoglobin levels was checked by a digital, nutritional status examination of weight and height. Data were analyzed with univariate and bivariate chi square. The results of the study shows that the prevalence of anemia in adolescent is 45.2%, nutritional status underwieght is 14,3%. There is no relationship between anemia with nutrisional status (p-value=0,649). The conclusion of this research is the prevalence of anemia is still high,and there was no significant association between anemia and nutritisional status. 

scholarly journals SOCIAL DETERMINANT OF STUNTING AMONG UNDER FIVE CHILDREN

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Sari Priyanti ◽  
Agustin Dwi Syalfina
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Determinant ◽  
Regression Result ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Under Five

Stunting is condition of nutritional status based on length for age or height for age with Z-score value that equal to or less than minus two standard deviation (-2 SD). Therefore, the purpose this study to analyze the factors affecting of stunting. This cross sectional study done in Dlanggu primary health care. Sample taken with simple random sampling technique amounted to 88 respondents. Colectting data with check list and questionnaire or analyze with chi square and logistic regression. Result of bivariat shows length of born (PR=1,676; 95%CI=1,060-2,651), family income (PR=2,333; 95%CI=1,297-4,199), size of upper arm circumfence of the mother (PR=2,288; 95%CI=1,492-3,508), and complication of pregnant (PR=2,154; 95%CI=1,297-3,578) was risk factor of the stunting in children under five years. The most factor has influenced of stunting based on multivariate thas education of mother, family income and complication of pregnant. Prevention of stunting with successful movement of the first 1000 days of life through improved mutrition of pregnant, given exclusive breast feeding and balanced nutrition in the family.

scholarly journals Pattern of knowledge and consumption of iron among teachers of reproductive age group in Jammu region: a cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2150
Author(s):  
Neha Choudhary ◽  
Preeti Manhas ◽  
Akash Narangyal ◽  
Rohan Singh Manhas
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intergenerational Cycle ◽  
Teacher's Knowledge

Background: Iron deficiency is caused by a persisting imbalance between a person’s dietary intake and body’s physiological demand of iron. A catch hold of these causes needs to be undertaken to break the intergenerational cycle of anaemia as well as recurrent infections associated with it. Objectives was to assess knowledge and consumption of iron among teachers in the reproductive age group.Methods: 110 school teachers were selected from selected government and private schools (primary/middle/ secondary/higher secondary) by simple random sampling technique. Teacher’s knowledge and consumption of iron consumption and associated factors was studied using a pre- tested; self- administered questionnaire.Results: 58.3% teachers were in the 30-39 year age group. Maximum were married 85.45%, 61.81% were post- graduates and 42.72% were in higher-secondary schools. 60.90% had a family income of >Rs 30000. 70.90% believed foods are the best source of iron. 57.27%, 53.63% believed menstruation effects body source of iron. 80.90% and 85.45% believed that iron has a role in pregnancy and iron rich foods and tablets are sufficient to maintain its body stores.Conclusions: IEC activities needs to be conducted among different strata of population so that the intake of iron could be increased and associated factors effecting its intake and absorption could be taken care of.

scholarly journals Community attitude towards Community Health Fund on Health Security in Kalambo District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Alexander D. Kasonso ◽  
Emanuel E. Chingonikaya ◽  
Anna N. Sikira
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Security ◽  
Health Fund ◽  
The Government

Community Health Fund (CHF) is one among health insurance schemes found in Tanzania. It was established in 1996 with the aim of improving the health of people who work in informal sectors. However, since its formulation, it has not performed well; the majority of HHs are not members, and some members are withdrawing from the scheme. The overall objective was to assess the attitude of community members towards the importance of CHF for health security. Specifically, the paper assesses the attitude towards CHF interventions among members and non-members of CHF and compares the attitude between members and non-members of CHF on health security. Cross sectional research design was used in this study. Simple random sampling technique using the lottery method was employed to select 354 respondents. Data were collected using a household questionnaire survey, Focus Group Discussions guide, Key Informant Interviews checklist and documents’ reviews. Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and content analysis were used to analyze the data. The findings show that CHF has inclusive benefits to its members as it covers costs of health treatment rather than paying money every time they attend medical treatments. Furthermore, the attitude towards CHF among members and non-members was accounted for 9.3% and 51.9 negative, 2.3% and 4.1 neutral and 88.4 and 44.0 positive. This indicates that the majority of people in the study area had a positive attitude towards CHF services. Thus, the study concludes that a great proportion of members of CHF in Kalambo District have positive attitude towards CHF intervention while the majority of non-members have negative attitude towards CHF intervention because they were not aware of it due to lack of knowledge. It is recommended that the government should mainstream CHF intervention to all communities so that non-members can join the scheme and hence get better health services.  Also, the study recommends that the CHF service providers should put more emphasis on sensitising communities against negative attitudes from non-members of CHF.

scholarly journals Knowledge of prevention of COVID-19 among the general people in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study in Rajshahi district

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e0243410
Author(s):  
Md. Masud Rana ◽  
Md. Reazul Karim ◽  
Md. Abdul Wadood ◽  
Md. Mahbubul Kabir ◽  
Md. Mahidul Alam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government

Background Until now, no vaccine or effective drug is available for the control, prevention, and treatment of COVID-19. Preventive measures are the only ways to be protected from the disease and knowledge of the people about the preventive measures is a vital matter. Objectives The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of the general people in Rajshahi district, Bangladesh regarding the COVID-19 preventive measures. Methodology This cross sectional study was conducted from March 10 to April 25, 2020. Data were collected with a semi-structured questionnaire from 436 adult respondents selected by using a mixed sampling technique. Frequency analysis, chi-square test, and logistic regression model were utilized in this study. SPSS (IBM, Version 22) was used for data analysis. 95% confidence interval and p-value = 0.05 were accepted for statistical significance. Results Only 21.6% of the respondents had good knowledge of the COVID-19 preventive measures. The highest 67.2% of them knew that washing hands with soap could prevent the disease, but contrarily, the highest 72.5% did not know that avoidance of touching mouth, nose, and eyes without washing hands was a preventive measure. Only 28.4% and 36.9% of the respondents knew that maintaining physical distancing and avoiding mass gatherings were measures of prevention of COVID-19 respectively. The younger age (≤25 years), low family income (≤15,000 Bangladeshi Taka (BDT), occupation others than business and service, and nuclear family had the lower odds of having no/less knowledge about the preventive measures. Conclusions The knowledge level of the general people regarding prevention of COVID-19 was alarmingly low in Bangladesh. The government of Bangladesh, health policy makers and donor agencies should consider the findings and take immediate steps for improving knowledge of the public about prevention of the disease.

scholarly journals Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan dengan Perilaku Konsumsi Tablet Fe saat Menstruasi pada Mahasiswi FKM UNAIR Surabaya

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Rohmanur Izzani
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
P Value ◽  
World Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
The World

Anemia is one of the health problems in the world especially in developing countries and it is estimated that 30% of the world population suffers from anemia. Anemia is one of the health problems that often occur in pregnant women and young women. According to WHO (2013), the prevalence of anemia in the world reaches 40–88%. According to Riskesdas (2013) got anemia patients in adolescent girls amounted to 2.7%. One cause of high rates of anemia in adolescent girls is the lack of awareness of consumption of Fe tablets during menstruation. Consciousness of Fe tablet consumption during menstruation can not be separated from information and knowledge, because of knowledge is one of several factors that influence one's consumption behavior. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge with adolescent attitudes about consumption of Fe tablet during menstruation on students of Faculty of Public Health Unair Surabaya. This research was analytic with cross sectional approach. The samples were 50 respondents taken by simple random sampling technique. The instrument used a questionnaire. The result of this research was chi-square statistic test with significance level α = 0,05 or 95%. Statistical test results obtained p value = 1 < α = 0.05. The conclusion of this research is that there is no significant relationship of knowledge with attitude of Fe tablet consumption during menstruation on students of Faculty of Public Health Unair Surabaya.

scholarly journals Menstrual Hygiene Practices among Adolescent School Girls in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
Naveed Mansoori ◽  
◽  
Hiba Tanweer ◽  
Imtiaz Ahmed ◽  
Abdullah . ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
School Girls

Objectives: To evaluate menstrual hygiene practices among teenage girls and to compare menstrual hygiene practices among secondary and higher secondary school girls in Pakistan Methodology: A cross-sectional study of adolescent girls (grades 9 to 12) from different secondary and higher secondary schools across Pakistan was conducted between November 2017 and September 2018. A pre-tested and standardized questionnaire was administered using a non-probability sampling technique. The menstrual hygiene practices were evaluated and comparisons were made between secondary and higher secondary school girls about these practices. Data was analysed using SPSS version 22. P-value < 0.05 was set for being statistically significant. Results: Out of a total of 2,000 adolescent girls, an equal number of adolescent girls (n=1,000) were chosen from secondary and higher secondary schools. The mean menarchal age was 12.5 ± 1.2 years. Majority of the participants (63.6%) belonged to public sector schools and (71.3%) responded that menstrual blood comes from the womb. One in five (19.3%) girls missed 2 days/month of school due to pain (54.5%). Two-thirds (68.6%) of the participants were using sanitary pads and one of three changed their pads three times/day, and forty-six percent of the girls were unable to carry out daily activities due to menstrual period. Statistically significant (P < 0.05) association was observed between knowledge of menstruation among secondary and higher secondary school girls. Conclusion: The study showed that menstrual hygiene was understood well among young girls. However, a substantial association was noted between secondary and higher secondary school girls’ hygiene practices.

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