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Wulandari, Apri Nur, and Eny Septi Wulandari Dwi Prihatin. "Efforts to Increase Adolescent Knowledge and Awareness About Menstrual Health Management Through the Provision of Health Education in Boarding School." Mattawang: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat 3, no. 2 (2022): 173–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.35877/454ri.mattawang908.

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Menstrual health management is the management of hygiene and health during menstruation period. Health education about reproductive health is important for adolescent to know, so that they have the correct information and knowledge about the topic. Adolescents who have a poor understanding of genital personal hygiene can cause reproductive health problems such as vaginal discharge and reproductive tract infections. So it is necessary to provide information about reproductive health, especially menstrual hygiene management through health education. The purpose of this community service is to in

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Lajuna, Lia, Nurlaili Ramli, and Nora Liana. "Tingkat pengetahuan remaja putri terhadap menstrual hygiene pada siswi SMP N 2 Jantho Aceh Besar." Holistik Jurnal Kesehatan 13, no. 3 (2019): 207–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.33024/hjk.v13i3.1390.

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Menstrual hygiene and knowledge among adolescent school girls of Jantho, Aceh Besar-IndonesiaBackground: The age of teenager is the transition period from childhood to adulthood which is characterized by physical, psychological and psycho social changes. One of the biggest changes in adolescents is menstruation. Teens who experience menstruation need to maintain reproductive health. They need special knowledge about menstruation to avoid health problems.Purpose: This study was to analyze the relationship between menstrual hygiene and knowledge among adolescent school girls of Jantho, Aceh Besa

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Kaur, Komalpreet, Amrinder Kaur, Ruby Bhatia, and Rashmi Mishra. "Menstrual Hygiene Awareness, Challenges and Management for Improving Quality of Life." BIO Web of Conferences 86 (2024): 01024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/20248601024.

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Menstruation is a normal and necessary part of life, and maintaining proper menstrual hygiene is crucial for women's and girls' health as well as their right to access basic services for sanitation, hygiene, and reproductive health.Thesafe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) aspectof menstrual hygiene has significantly gained attention in recent times. In lowand middle-income nations, womenface significant menstrual hygiene management challenges. These problems stem from a lack of information and inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities.Women frequently struggle with a l

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Agarwal, Aditi, Sudipti Arora, Saniya Chawla, Amanpreet Kaur, and Sonika Saxena. "Empowering rural women through sustainable menstrual hygiene practices for enhanced reproductive health." Journal of Reproductive Healthcare and Medicine 5 (December 18, 2024): 15. https://doi.org/10.25259/jrhm_20_2024.

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Objectives: To assess menstrual hygiene practices in Aandhi village, Rajasthan, and evaluate the impact of educational interventions on menstrual health. Material and Methods: A survey was conducted with 3290 males, 2994 females, and 242 senior citizens using structured questionnaires. Educational interventions promoting hygienic menstrual practices were implemented. Results: Findings revealed poor menstrual hygiene practices, with 75% disposing of products improperly. Post-intervention, there was a significant improvement in hygiene practices and awareness. Conclusion: The study emphasizes th

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Upadhya Adhikari, Shanta. "Menstrual Hygiene and Sanitation Practices Among Female College Students in Surkhet." Pragyaratna प्रज्ञारत्न 6, no. 2 (2024): 75–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/pragyaratna.v6i2.70583.

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Menstrual hygiene and sanitation practices embodies the importance of menstrual hygiene and sanitation for the health and well-being of individuals who menstruate. Inadequate menstrual hygiene management can lead to health issues, social stigma, and absenteeism from work or school. The objective of this study is to examine the menstrual hygiene and sanitation practices to the help of supportive requirements of campus level girls students. Using quantitative and descriptive methods, the study surveyed 340 out of 2,294 bachelor-level female students at Surkhet Multiple Campus, selected through s

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Hayati, Susani, and Dona Martilova. "Efektivitas Video Menstrual Hygiene Terhadap Perilaku Personal Hygiene Menstruasi Pada Remaja." ANJANI Journal (Medical Science & Healthcare Studies) 2, no. 2 (2022): 45–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.37638/anjani.v2i2.583.

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Latar belakang: Personal hygiene yang kurang baik dapat menimbulkan masalah seperti keputihan, iritasi kulit genital, alergi, peradangan, infeksi saluran kemih, hal tersebut berkaitan dengan saluran kemih bawah wanita lebih pendek. Manajemen menstruasi mengacu pada cara perempuan tetap bersih dan sehat saat periode menstruasi, bagaimana memperoleh, menggunakan, dan membuang pembalut, fasilitas, pendidikan, akses bimbingan dan konseling, serta batasan-batasan dari mitos budaya. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan dalam meningkatkan perilaku remaja putri adalah dengan memberikan pendidikan kes

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Fella Arzetta Perdiansyah, Eka Nurhayati, and Susan Fitriyana. "Gambaran Pengetahuan Menstrual Hygiene Management pada Santriwati di Pondok Pesantren Darussalam Kasomalang." Bandung Conference Series: Medical Science 5, no. 1 (2025): 113–20. https://doi.org/10.29313/bcsms.v5i1.16216.

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Abstract. Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is an effort of hygiene and health in adolescent girls during menstruation. Menstrual hygiene management has three aspects; aspects of menstrual knowledge, aspects of menstrual product and supporting facilities needed to manage menstruation effectively. MHM knowledge is important for adolescent girls to prevent reproductive health problems such as reproductive tract infections, cervical cancer, sexually transmitted infections, and has a negative impact on pregnancy outcomes. This study aims to describe the level of knowledge about Menstrual Hygiene

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Ngozi, Mowah Onyinye, and Obohwemu Oberhiri Kennedy. "MENSTRUAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA." International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Research 05, no. 12 (2024): 15–36. https://doi.org/10.37547/ijmsphr/volume05issue12-03.

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Background:- Menstrual hygiene management is a critical aspect of reproductive health, particularly for women and girls who are vulnerable to reproductive tract infections during menstruation. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and practices of menstrual hygiene among secondary school girls in Nnewi, South-Eastern Nigeria. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to determine the knowledge of menstrual hygiene among secondary school girls in Nnewi, South-Eastern Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the sources of information on menstrual hygiene, the level of k

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Mukherjee, Ananya G., Sima Roy, Dilip K. Das, and Niladri Banerjee. "Menstrual hygiene behaviour among the tribal married women aged 15 to 49 years: A cross-sectional study in a community development block of Paschim Bardhaman District, West Bengal." Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 13, no. 5 (2024): 1843–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1669_23.

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ABSTRACT Background: Menstrual hygiene management is integrally associated with reproductive health of women. Menstrual health and hygiene needs, particularly of tribal women still remain unmet for many reasons. Inappropriate menstrual behaviour leads to adverse health consequences. Objectives: This study aimed to ascertain the menstrual hygiene behaviour of tribal married women aged 15 to 49 years and its correlates. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2019 to April 2020 in the Barabani block of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. A calculated sample of 53

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Kanakmeet Kaur Anand, Sadhana Awasthi, MohdNajmul Aqib Khan, Rupali Gupta, and Kunal Chaudhary. "Menstrual Hygiene Knowledge and Practices among Adolescent School- Girls in Haldwani, Uttarakhand: Probing the Association with School Environment." Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 15, no. 1 (2024): 169–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.37506/4zwg6527.

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Background: Menstruation is one of the most significant social, and psychological changes that a femaleexperiences. A mixture of incomplete and erroneous information about the safe and hygienic menstrualpractices, as well as improper menstrual management at home or school can be a significant barrier to girls’school attendance and educational experience quality. Menstrual hygiene being a multi-sectoral public healthissue needs to be dealt in integration with education, health, women and child development and water sanitationhygiene (WASH).Objective: To assess the knowledge and practices toward

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., Anjali, Satyam Kumar, Swathi Sree Kumar, et al. "Knowledge and Practice Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls in a Selected School, Gurugram, Haryana." International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies 4, no. 6 (2024): 1046–47. https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.6.3550.

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Menstrual hygiene is a critical determinant of adolescent health. This study explores the knowledge and practices of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in a selected school in Gurugram, Haryana. A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted, involving 60 adolescent girls selected through random sampling. Results revealed that 58% of participants had average knowledge about menstrual hygiene, while 61.7% demonstrated good practices. However, significant gaps in knowledge and hygienic practices were identified, particularly regarding the use and disposal of sanitary products. Findings h

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Meinarisa, Meinarisa. "Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan Menstrual Hygiene (PMH) Terhadap Sikap Remaja Putri dalam Menjaga Kebersihan Diri Selama Menstruasi." Jurnal Endurance 4, no. 1 (2019): 141. http://dx.doi.org/10.22216/jen.v4i1.3542.

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<p><em>WHO reported that the women mortality and morbidity due to reproductive system disorders increased in last decade. One of the cause the reproductive tract infection is unhygiene during menstruation. This study aims to examine the effect of Menstrual Hygiene (PMH) health education on the attitudes of adolescent girls in maintaining personal hygiene during menstruation and this research is a quasi-experiment with pre-test and post-test with control group. 98 adolescent girls from junior high school has participate in this research, 48 respondents in intervention group have bee

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Wijayanti, Dian Trilus, and Dhesi Ari Astuti. "Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Praktek Mengenai Kebersihan Menstruasi Pada Perempuan di Negara Berkembang : Scoping Review." Journal of Health Educational Science And Technology 7, no. 1 (2024): 83–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.25139/htc.v7i1.8398.

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Abstrak : Kebersihan menstruasi adalah masalah kritis yang dihadapi oleh remaja perempuan dan perempuan usia subur. Kurangnya pengetahuan yang memadai, sikap negatif dan praktik kebersihan menstruasi buruk bisa berdampak luas terhadap kesehatan reproduksi, pendidikan, martabat dan pemberdayaan mereka. Prevalensi angka kejadian infeksi saluran reproduksi berbagai negara di dunia, terutama negara berkembang, seperti Asia dan Afrika masih cukup tinggi. Dari temuan-temuan yang sudah ada, sebagian besar terjadi di Negara berkembang, terdapat kesenjangan mengenai kebersihan menstruasi, diantaranya p

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T. Sobha Rani, Jaya Madhurima Yendluri. "Bridging the Gap: Sustainable Waste Management in Menstrual Hygiene among Tribal and Rural Adolescent Girls of Andhra Pradesh." European Economic Letters (EEL) 15, no. 2 (2025): 4561–67. https://doi.org/10.52783/eel.v15i2.3308.

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Addressing menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in Andhra Pradesh's tribal and rural adolescent girls requires a multi-pronged approach that combines promoting sustainable waste management practices with providing access to safe and affordable menstrual hygiene products. This involves educating girls about proper disposal methods, encouraging the use of eco-friendly products like reusable cloth pads, and ensuring access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and safe disposal mechanisms. Menstrual health has gained increasing attention among public health researchers and policymakers in recent y

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Hamat, Viviana, Jayanthi Petronela Janggu, Reineldis Elsidianastika Trisnawati, Natalia Damayanti Putri Raden, and Maria Conchita Leyla Centis. "Edukasi Penerapan Manajemen Kebersihan Menstruasi dalam Menghadapi Masa Menarche Pada Remaja Putri di Desa Wae Kanta." Jurnal Kreativitas Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) 7, no. 6 (2024): 2658–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.33024/jkpm.v7i6.14874.

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ABSTRAK Masa remaja menjadi perhatian penting terlebih pada usia remaja awal yang akan memasuki usia menarche. Kebersihan pada saat menghadapi menstruasi sangat perlu untuk diketahui karena bisa menajaga Kesehatan reproduksi remaja sampai seterusnya. Hal ini dapat dicegah dengan menerapkan manajemen kebersihan menstruasi yang baik. Manajemen Kebersihan Menstruasi yang salah dapat menimbulkan berbagai masalah baik itu jangka pendek ataupun jangka Panjang. Manajemen Kebersihan Menstruasi (MKM) adalah pengelolaan kebersihan dan kesehatan pada saat perempuan mengalami menstruasi. Untuk meningkatka

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Jyoti Devi and Dr. Ambreen Jamali. "Review of Menstrual Hygiene Management Practices Among Adolescent Girls: Challenges, Health Implications, and Future Directions." Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education 21, no. 5 (2024): 189–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.29070/3c6e0s15.

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Although a woman's menstruation is a normal biological process that is essential to her reproductive life, managing menstrual hygiene is still a major worldwide issue, especially for teenage girls in low- and middle-income nations. Maintaining dignity and one's physical and mental health depend on practicing proper menstrual hygiene. However, barriers to good menstrual hygiene habits persist due to cultural taboos, a lack of resources, and inadequate knowledge. Examining national and international policies targeted at resolving these concerns, this analysis examines the relationship between me

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Somroo, Sawina, Sidra Sarwar, Ifat Balouch, Maryam ., Maria Ghafoor, and Najma Bibi. "Unmet Menstrual Hygiene Needs among the Impoverished Women, their Perceptions and Health Hazards." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 17, no. 2 (2023): 549–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023172549.

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Background: Menstrual hygiene refers to the safe and easy access to menstrual products, infrastructure, information, and supplies, necessary for menstruating women to cope with their menstruation with decorum and console, along with systemic factors linking menstruation with health, empowerment and gender equality among other things. The effects of unmet menstrual hygiene needs on women's health have been the subject of very little research. Women around the globe have widespread unmet-menstrual-health requirements, including the inability to access safe, clean facilities and cheap period supp

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Fauziyyah, Farras Gapa, Tetti Solehati, and Adelse Prima Mulya. "Health literacy dengan perilaku menstrual hygiene pada remaja putri di SMA Majalengka." Holistik Jurnal Kesehatan 18, no. 5 (2024): 584–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.33024/hjk.v18i5.324.

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Background: Health literacy among the Indonesian adolescent population is still quite low. Adolescent girls who do not receive sufficient health information show poor menstrual hygiene habits. This increases the risk of reproductive tract infections in adolescent girls. Purpose: To determine the relationship between health literacy and menstrual hygiene behavior. Method: Correlational descriptive research conducted on young women from one of the high schools in Majalengka was carried out on 24-28 February 2023. The total sample was 289 adolescent girls selected using the proportional stratifie

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Njee, Robert M., Calister P. Imeda, Said M. Ali, et al. "Menstrual health and hygiene knowledge among post menarche adolescent school girls in urban and rural Tanzania." PLOS ONE 19, no. 3 (2024): e0284072. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284072.

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Adolescent girls’ capacity to lead healthy lives and perform well in school has been hampered by their lack of awareness about menstruation and the requirements for its hygienic management. Lack of enabling infrastructure, improper menstrual supplies, and limited socioeconomic support for good menstrual health and cleanliness are characteristics of schools in Africa South of the Sahara. We evaluated school-age girls’ knowledge of menstrual hygiene and identified bottlenecks that could affect policy and programming for menstrual health and hygiene. A school-based cross-sectional study involved

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Bahtiar, Harismawati, and Narila Mutia Nasir. "Determinan Praktik Kebersihan Menstruasi Santriwati Pondok Pesantren di Sulawesi Selatan." Journal of Religion and Public Health 5, no. 2 (2023): 101–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/jrph.v5i2.37112.

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AbstrakPraktik kebersihan menstruasi yang buruk dapat berdampak pada kesehatan reproduksi wanita. Selain itu, ketidakbersihan menstruasi juga dapat berdampak pada performa belajar dan aktivitas sosial remaja putri. Pondok Pesantren merupakan institusi pendidikan formal yang memiliki kerentanan yang berbeda dengan institusi pendidikan lainnya karena kesamaan dalam akses sanitasi dan keterbatasan arus informasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui determinan praktik kebersihan menstruasi pada santriwati di Pondok Pesantren Al-Ikhlas Ujung Bone Sulawesi Selatan tahun 2020. Penelitian dilaku

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Garg, Shallu, Anu Bhardwaj, Anshu Mittal, and Suresh Bhonsla. "A study of menstrual hygiene management in urban and rural adolescent girls in Ambala (Haryana)." Indian Journal of Community Health 32, no. 1 (2020): 120–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.47203/ijch.2020.v32i01.023.

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Background: Adolescent girls often lack knowledge regarding reproductive health including menstruation hygiene. Poor menstrual hygiene can be a precursor reproductive tract infections and even cancer cervix. Objectives: To study the menstrual hygiene management among rural and urban school going adolescent girls Material and Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted among 420 adolescent girls (10 - 19 years). A self-designed semi- structured questionnaire was used to study the knowledge and practise regarding menstrual hygiene. Results: Knowledge about menstruation before

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Permatasari, Devi, Niya Fajar Wati, Chori Elsera, Puput Risti Kusumaningrum, and Sri Sat Titi Hamranani. "The Factors Affecting Menstrual Hygiene Management among Adolescents." Health and Technology Journal (HTechJ) 3, no. 1 (2025): 25–33. https://doi.org/10.53713/htechj.v3i1.261.

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Menstrual hygiene management is an action to maintain cleanliness and health when women experience menstruation. If not appropriately implemented, young women will not be able to meet their needs for cleanliness, appearance, and reproductive health during pregnancy. So, it is easier to get urinary tract infections, vaginal discharge, cervical cancer, and other reproductive health problems. This study aimed to determine what factors influence menstrual hygiene management. This study used a sample of 103 adolescents in the Klaten area. This research was conducted using a cross-sectional method u

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R, Annapurna, and Siddalingesh M. Kudari. "Assessing The Impact of Hygiene Practices on Women's Health: A Public Health Case Study." Journal of Neonatal Surgery 14, no. 6S (2025): 690–97. https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.2318.

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Background: Effective hygiene practices are essential for maintaining women's health, preventing infections, and enhancing overall quality of life. Poor hygiene, particularly menstrual hygiene, poses significant health risks and complications. Objective: To evaluate the impact of personal and menstrual hygiene practices on health outcomes in an individual female, highlighting the importance of public health education. Methods: A detailed observational single-case study was conducted on a 30-year-old woman experiencing recurrent urinary and reproductive tract infections. Data were collected thr

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Heryati, Euis, Nur Faizah Romadona, Nita Nitiya, and Neni Meiyani. "Improving menstrual hygiene management for adolescents with disabilities through parental assistance." Transformasi: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat 20, no. 2 (2024): 280–90. https://doi.org/10.20414/transformasi.v20i2.10447.

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[Bahasa]: Pendampingan orang tua memiliki peran yang krusial bagi remaja perempuan dengan disabilitas dalam mengelola kebersihan menstruasi selama masa menstruasi. Pendampingan ini sebagai langkah untuk memastikan remaja penyandang disabilitas dapat menangani masalah menstruasi secara higienis dan sehat. Namun demikian, orang tua yang memiliki anak disabilitas seringkali menghadapi kesulitan dan tantangan dalam mengajarkan kebersihan menstruasi kepada anaknya. Program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan manajemen kebersihan menstruasi kepada

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Behera, Surama Manjari, Venkatarao Epari, Priyamadhaba Behera, and Binod Kumar Patro. "Promotion and strategies of menstrual cup use among healthcare providers: A primer towards a sustainable solution for menstrual health and hygiene management in India." Indian Journal of Community Health 36, no. 1 (2024): 07–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.47203/ijch.2024.v36i01.003.

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Menstrual cups are considered a sustainable solution for menstrual health and hygiene management, as they are cost-effective, environment-friendly, reusable and offer health benefits over traditional menstrual hygiene products such as pads and tampons. However, in lower middle income countries (LMICs), menstrual cup use is limited. Recently, India's current menstrual hygiene program has included menstrual cups as an option for menstrual health and hygiene management. However, the menstrual cup has not been promoted widely in the Indian context. Even if the use of menstrual cups among female he

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Dharmalingam, Gracy Paulin, Megala M, and Prarthana S. "Effectiveness of Health Education in Improving Menstrual Hygiene Knowledge and Practices among Adolescent Girls of Rural India." Healthline 13, no. 2 (2022): 130–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.51957/healthline_357_2022.

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Introduction : Menstruation is still surrounded by many myths, misconceptions and taboos. Adolescent girls in India, seems to have inadequate and inaccurate knowledge on menstruation and its hygiene. Improper menstrual hygiene can lead to reproductive tract infections which can adversely affect a woman's reproductive health. This study was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of health education in improving the knowledge on menstruation and menstrual hygiene practice among rural adolescent girls of India. Method:An interventional study was done among 82 college girls selected by convenient sa

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Lalramnghaki, Elizabeth, and Huidrom Suraj Singh. "Menstrual hygiene practices, social taboos and restrictions: a study among adolescent schoolgirls of Manipur." Papers on Anthropology 32, no. 2 (2023): 32–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.12697/poa.2023.32.2.02.

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Although menstruation is a normal phenomenon, many girls across the world are subjected to social taboos and misconceptions and are denied the right to control their menstruation in a dignified and healthy manner. This results in poor menstrual hygiene and a high risk for adverse physical, emotional, and mental health outcomes. Therefore, this study aims to assess the menstrual hygiene practices and social taboos among the adolescent girls of Manipur. A school-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among 215 adolescent girls aged 10–19 years from different ethnic groups of Manipur. The mea

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Tina, Manju Choudhary, and Kavita Kachhawa. "Improving Menstrual Health Literacy: Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention among Rural Adolescent Girls." Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 31, no. 5 (2025): 919–27. https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i53087.

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This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention on improving Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) knowledge among rural adolescent girls. The study was conducted in Hathnoda Gram Panchayat, Govindgarh Tehsil, Jaipur, Rajasthan. One group pre- and post-test experimental research design was employed. A sample of 100 adolescent girls, aged 10 to 19 years, was randomly selected from four government schools in the panchayat. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire, which included sections on socio-demographic characteristics, menstrual hygiene practices, an

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Markolinda, Yessy, and Ice Yolanda Putri. "Menstrual Hygiene Education among Student Girls of Elementary School at SDN 47 Korong Gadang, Padang." Warta Pengabdian Andalas 31, no. 1 (2024): 66–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.25077/jwa.31.1.66-73.2024.

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The research conducted by UNICEF in Indonesia in 2020 revealed that one in five girls is unaware of menstrual hygiene management. Taboos and stigma also limit the activities of female students during menstruation. Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is the method of maintaining cleanliness and health for women during their menstrual cycle. The Ministry of Health is improving menstrual hygiene by implementing three aspects in the School Health Effort (Trias UKS), including health education, health services, and a healthy school environment. Community service activities were conducted at the Elem

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Kumar, Satyam, Upasana Kanwar, Anjali ., et al. "Study to Assess Knowledge and Practice Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls in Selected School, Gurugram, Haryana." International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies 5, no. 1 (2025): 334–38. https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049x.2025.5.1.3658.

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Introduction Menstrual hygiene is a critical aspect of adolescent health, and it directly influences the physical and emotional well-being of adolescent girls. Despite its importance, knowledge and practices related to menstrual hygiene remain inadequate in many populations, especially in rural areas. This study aims to assess the knowledge and practices regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in a selected school in Gurugram, Haryana. Method A descriptive cross-sectional research design with a quantitative approach was employed to assess the knowledge and practices regarding menstr

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As Sidiqiah, Eka Tyas, Siti Nurrochmah, and Farah Paramita. "Hubungan Antara Sikap dengan Perilaku Personal Hygiene Menstruasi Siswi SMA Budi Utomo Jombang." Sport Science and Health 4, no. 1 (2022): 24–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.17977/um062v4i12022p24-32.

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Sexual and reproductive health education is considered taboo to be given to adolescents, as a result, many myths and bad perceptions are spread regarding menstruation. The results of interviews with Budi Utomo High School students, it was found that 6 out of 10 students' behavior personal hygiene had poor. Self-care during menstruation is influenced by factors, biological, cultural, environmental, social values, knowledge, and perceptions. This study aims to determine the relationship between student attitudes towards behavior personal hygiene menstrual. The design of this research is analytic

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Bonsu, Nana Serwaa, Godwin Adjei, Elijah Kwasi Peprah, Forgive Awo Norvivor, Jonathan Akwabeng Manu, and Ebenezer Nsiah. "Menstrual hygiene and health among adolescent girls in basic schools in Fodome- Ghana." BioSocial Health journal 2, no. 1 (2025): 34–43. https://doi.org/10.34172/bshj.49.

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Introduction: Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is essential for the well-being of adolescent girls. The World Health Organization emphasized the importance of proper MHM to prevent infections and enhance girls’ quality of life. This study assessed the enabling environment necessary for effective menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent girls in basic schools in Fodome Township. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study design was employed, utilizing a stratified random sampling approach to collect data from 318 adolescent girls. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires. De

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Thalib, Kiki Uniatri. "Edukasi tentang Menstruasi pada Remaja Putri di SMP Negeri 1 Mamuju." Sahabat Sosial: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat 2, no. 1 (2023): 152–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.59585/sosisabdimas.v2i1.269.

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Menstrual Hygiene Managemen is a strategy for managing hygiene and health during the menstrual period to keep it clean and healthy. When women menstruate, they need to use sanitary napkins to collect the blood that comes out of the vagina and this is related to menstrual hygiene. Menstruation is increasingly recognized as an issue in domestic and global public health. In addition, matters related to menstruation are still considered taboo and have a negative stigma and it is often difficult to practice optimal menstrual hygiene for adolescents and adults in various countries and regions. Many

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Indirani Kaliappan and Premagowri Balakrishnan. "Knowledge, attitude, and practice on menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in Coimbatore: A cross-sectional study." World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences 21, no. 1 (2025): 196–203. https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2025.21.1.0012.

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Background: Menstruation is a phenomenon specific to women. The World Health Organisation states that it is a normal biological occurrence that is defined by the uterine passage of mucus and blood periodically. Many girls have a range of symptoms during their menstrual cycle, including headaches, stomach cramps, tiredness, migraines, and acne. Girls continue to experience social and cultural shame in our society, which is exacerbated by common misconceptions and beliefs. India may be more susceptible to improper menstrual management practices due to a lack of adequate hygienic facilities and l

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Johnson OE, Ekpin VI, Ukpong DE, et al. "Menstrual Hygiene Awareness, Practices and Health Implications Among Adolescent Girls in Ukpom Abak, Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria." Ibom Medical Journal 18, no. 1 (2025): 85–91. https://doi.org/10.61386/imj.v18i1.593.

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Background: Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is crucial for the health and well-being of adolescent girls. In many developing countries, including Nigeria, awareness and resources for proper MHM are lacking. This study aimed to assess the awareness, practices and associated menstrual hygiene health problems related to among adolescent girls in Ukpom Abak. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 169 adolescent girls. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed with SPSS version 17.0 using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test to examine the

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Jatal, Manika, and Neha Chaudhary. "Knowledge, Perceptions and Practices Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Students." NPRC Journal of Multidisciplinary Research 1, no. 8 (2024): 35–49. https://doi.org/10.3126/nprcjmr.v1i8.73026.

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Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a critical aspect of public health, especially for adolescent students. This study investigates the knowledge, perceptions, and practices regarding menstrual hygiene among students. Menstrual hygiene is a critical aspect of health and well-being, yet it remains a taboo topic in many cultures, affecting the knowledge, perceptions, and practices of individuals, particularly students. This study aims to explore and analyze the knowledge, perceptions, and practices regarding menstrual hygiene among students. Through a comprehensive literature review and a stru

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Yulfitria, Fauziah, Shentya Fitriana, Hamidah Hamidah, and Karningsih Karningsih. "BOOKLET MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAPAT MENINGKATKAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP REMAJA." Jurnal Kebidanan Malahayati 6, no. 3 (2020): 282–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.33024/jkm.v6i3.2748.

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ABSTRACT Background: Menstruation is a natural process that occurs routinely in women every month during the fertile age. Although menstruation occurs routinely, but there are still some teenagers who consider menstruation as sensitive and taboo to tell, they are ashamed to tell it to others, including to his parents (Dasgupta & Sarkar, 2008). It is one of the causes of lack of adolescent understanding of self-hygiene during menstruation. Objective: To know the influence of menstrual hygiene booklet on changes in knowledge and attitudes adolescents. Method: Research the quasi experiment by

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Tsebee, Kenneth Asor, and Kusugh Ternenge. "An Analysis of Mass Media Responsibility towards the Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene Practices among Adolescent Girls in Rural Communities of Bwari Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports 18, no. 8 (2024): 92–110. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i8712.

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Background: Menstrual hygiene is a critical health issue affecting over 1.8 billion of the girls who menstruate each month across globe and at least 37 million of them in Nigeria are confronted with different challenges that affect their effective menstrual hygiene management. Objective: This study investigated mass media responsibility towards the promotion of menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in rural communities of Bwari Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria. Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey research design with the questionnaire used as the research instrument for

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Abayabay, Izzy D., Chariefa Aaliyah C. Al Ali, Kyramae M. Alava, et al. "Menstrual Health Literacy Among Young Female Adults in Northern Mindanao: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study." Iranian Journal of Health Sciences 13, no. 02 (2025): 115–22. https://doi.org/10.32598/ijhs.13.2.1111.5.

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Background and Purpose: Menstrual health literacy (MHL) refers to an individual’s ability to access, understand and apply accurate information about menstruation, including biological processes, hygiene practices, and cultural perceptions. Despite its importance, menstruation has remained stigmatized, leading to misinformation and inadequate MHL among young female adults. This study describes young female adults’ MHL, beliefs and hygiene practices in Northern Mindanao. It also examined differences in MHL between urban and rural areas, considering factors such as education, healthcare access an

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Oyshi, Humaira Marzabin, Md Likujjaman Like, Dr Selina Akhter, and Md Mostafizur Rahman. "Impact of Socio Demographic Factors on Menstrual Hygiene Practices among the Women of Ranigram Union, Sirajganj Sadar Upazila." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VIII, no. XII (2024): 3063–70. https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.8120254.

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This paper explores the socio demographic factors that effects on the menstrual hygiene practices among the women of Ranigram Union, Sirajganj Sadar Upazila. Poor menstrual health can create a major determinant of morbidity, and physical, psychological as well as social problems. Poor menstrual knowledge and access to sanitary products, which have been concern of barriers to menstrual health, their performance and consequences, were found. There are some differences in menstrual hygiene practices. For good physical and mental health in women, menstrual hygiene practices play an important role.

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Nudy Purwanto, Putri, Rize Budi Amalia, and Linda Dewanti. "Factors Related to Menstrual Hygiene Behavior of Adolescents in Indonesia: Systematic Review." KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science 1, no. 5 (2022): 546–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.54543/kesans.v1i5.63.

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Background: Menstrual hygiene is a component of personal hygiene (personal hygiene), which plays an important role in determining the health status, in order to avoid infection of the reproductive organs. Behaviour menstrual hygiene Pooris one of the main causes of morbidity in adolescents and if not handled properly will have an impact on reproductive health problems. The purpose of this study was to analyses the factors associated with adolescent behaviour menstrual hygiene in Indonesia. Methods: This study uses a systematic review by reviewing the literature obtained from four databases, na

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Adnyanita, Anak Agung Istri Citra, I. Gede Putu Darma Suyasa, and Gusti Ayu Dwina Mastryagung,. "SELF EFFICACY MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT PADA REMAJA PUTRI." Jurnal Riset Kesehatan Nasional 5, no. 2 (2021): 116–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.37294/jrkn.v5i2.337.

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ABSTRAKLatar Belakang. Remaja putri yang mengalami pubertas akan ditandai dengan adanya menstruasi. Self efficacy yang memadai akan menghasilkan perilaku yang sesuai pada manajemen kebersihan saat menstruasi.Tujuan Penelitian. Untuk mengetahui tingkat self efficacy remaja putri dalam usaha manajemen kebersihan menstruasi yang dilakukan oleh remaja putri.Metode. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan adalah seluruh siswi kelas VII yang telah menstruasi yakni 155 responden.Hasil. Penelitian ini menunjukkan dari 155 responden t

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Kansal, Akshita, Abhijit Shinde, Sonal Nikam Shinde, Sunil Natha Mhaske, and Suresh Waydande. "A Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Menstrual Hygiene Awareness in School Going Girls." Galore International Journal of Health Sciences and Research 10, no. 1 (2025): 78–86. https://doi.org/10.52403/gijhsr.20250109.

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Menstruation is part of the female reproductive cycle and represents an important developmental stage where menstrual hygiene should be observed to protect the health and dignity of women and girls4. wash with soap, water, etc. and maintain personal hygiene5. Our study Shows that the majority, or 60% (300 participants), identified their mother as their main educator about menstruation. Reactions when first menses occurred shows Half of the participants (50%) reported that their menarche was celebrated, indicating a positive and culturally significant acknowledgment of this milestone. However,

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Srivastav, Sarita, Akanksha Singh, Prachi Shukla, and Suman Prasad Maurya. "Understanding Menstrual Hygiene Practices and Knowledge among Adolescent Girls: A Review." Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology 27, no. 7 (2024): 1113–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71070.

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Menstrual hygiene is a critical aspect of reproductive health for adolescent girls worldwide. This review aims to examine existing literature on menstrual hygiene practices and knowledge among adolescent girls, focusing on factors influencing these practices and interventions aimed at improving menstrual health. The review highlights the importance of addressing cultural, social, economic, and educational factors in promoting positive menstrual hygiene behaviours among adolescent girls.

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Lilis Maghfuroh, Diah Eko Martini, and Florensa Anna Wartama. "Pengaruh Promosi Kesehatan terhadap Tingkat Pengetahuan tentang Menstrual Hygiene pada Anak Usia 13–15 Tahun." JURNAL RISET RUMPUN ILMU KESEHATAN 4, no. 2 (2025): 493–505. https://doi.org/10.55606/jurrikes.v4i2.5661.

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Menstrual hygiene is an important component of personal hygiene that plays a significant role in an individual's health behavior, helping to prevent disorders in reproductive organ function. This study aims to determine the effect of health promotion on the level of menstrual hygiene knowledge among children aged 13–15 years. The study design used a pre-experimental approach with a one-group pre-posttest design. The population consisted of 110 respondents, and using simple random sampling, 83 respondents were selected. Data for this study were collected using a knowledge level questionnaire. A

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Rusdiana, Mira, and Achmad Fauzi. "Perbandingan Hygiene Menstruasi Pada Wanita Usia Reproduksi Antara yang menggunakan Pembalut Dengan Menstrual Cup." Risenologi 7, no. 1a (2022): 89–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.47028/j.risenologi.2022.71a.338.

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Hygiene is a component of hygiene that has a significant influence in defining a person's health state, particularly in preventing infection of the reproductive organs. During menstruation, women utilize menstrual products to absorb the blood that is expelled. The most prevalent period products include disposable pads, tampons, cloth pads, and menstrual cups. Inadequate personal cleanliness and infrequent changes of sanitary napkins result in prolonged blood contact with the vagina, making it susceptible to bacterial infection. The alternative to the menstrual cup is regarded as the most effec

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Subburaj, Lakshmi, and K. Rajkumar. "Menstrual hygiene and their predictors among school going adolescent girls in Tamil Nadu." Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research 8, no. 2 (2021): 250–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2021.051.

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The prevalence of menstrual problems is high during adolescence according to published literature. It is essential to determine the menstrual hygiene practices among the adolescent girls and their predictors so as to ascertain the modalities for prevention of menstrual problems. The present study was conducted to evaluate the menstrual problems, menstrual hygiene and their risk factors.This cross-sectional study was carried out among 244 school going adolescent girls in the field practice area of our institution. The participants were selected using two stage sampling. A structured interview s

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Rajput, Kiran B., Vipra Mangla, Akash Bhargava, Shabeena Tawar, and P. M. P. Singh. "Menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices among high school girls in urban central India: a cross-sectional study." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 12, no. 7 (2025): 3143–51. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20252109.

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Background: Menstruation is a natural physiological process, yet many adolescent girls in India lack adequate knowledge and face challenges in managing menstrual hygiene. Inadequate menstrual hygiene practices can lead to reproductive tract infections (RTIs) and other health issues. This study aimed to explore menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices among high school girls in urban central India, contributing to the understanding of current status of menstrual hygiene management in this region. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 1160 high school girls (grades 9

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Wuryandari, Ajeng Galuh, Lia Artika Sari, and Netti Herawati. "Manajemen Kebersihan Menstruasi pada Siswi SMA IT Nurul Ilmi di Kota Jambi." Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan (JAK) 3, no. 1 (2021): 110. http://dx.doi.org/10.36565/jak.v3i1.197.

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Everyday, an estimated 300 million women and girls menstruate. The main problem for adolescents during menstruation is the lack of knowledge about menstrual hygiene management (MHM). During menstruation, women should really be able to keep the reproductive organs extra clean, especially the vaginal part, because if they are not kept clean, it will cause excess microorganisms and can interfere with reproductive function. The purpose of this community service is to identify the knowledge and understanding of students about menstrual hygiene management. This activity was attended by as many as 15

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Wuryandari, Ajeng Galuh, Lia Artika Sari, and Netti Herawati. "Manajemen Kebersihan Menstruasi pada Siswi SMA IT Nurul Ilmi di Kota Jambi." Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan (JAK) 3, no. 1 (2021): 110. http://dx.doi.org/10.36565/jak.v3i1.197.

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Everyday, an estimated 300 million women and girls menstruate. The main problem for adolescents during menstruation is the lack of knowledge about menstrual hygiene management (MHM). During menstruation, women should really be able to keep the reproductive organs extra clean, especially the vaginal part, because if they are not kept clean, it will cause excess microorganisms and can interfere with reproductive function. The purpose of this community service is to identify the knowledge and understanding of students about menstrual hygiene management. This activity was attended by as many as 15

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