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The Influence of Health Education Regarding Personal Hygiene During Menstruation on Behavior of Adolescent Girls

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Menstrual hygiene management is a public health concern, particularly among adolescent girls. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of health education on personal hygiene during menstruation on behavioral changes among adolescent girls at SMAN 1 Jombang. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted in March 2024. Sixty-five female students from grades X1 to X4 were selected through total sampling. Health education was delivered using leaflets, videos, and WhatsApp messages. Data were collected using validated questionnaires before and after the intervention. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used for data analysis. Results: 55% of participants exhibited negative hygiene behavior before the intervention. Post-intervention, 100% showed improved, positive behavior. The Wilcoxon test showed a statistically significant effect (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Health education significantly improved menstrual hygiene practices among the participants. Schools should incorporate menstrual hygiene education through the School Health Unit (UKS).

Source: Literasi Kesehatan Husada.

DOI: 10.60050/lkh.v9i1.67

Authors: Fitrianda Umsapyat, Enny Puspita, Dwi Uswatun Sholikhah

Institution: Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Husada Jombang

Language: English

Topic: Menstrual Health and Disorders

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education, Gender equality

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409858166

FWCI: 0.849

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