The knowledge and health seeking behavior regarding menstrual health among nursing students: an intervention study.

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1 Clinical instructor, Technical Institute of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt,

2 Assist. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.

3 Assist. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: In many poor nations, menstruation and the issues it causes are taboo topics. As a result, many young girls lack sufficient and crucial knowledge about menstruation health. Aim of the study: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of educational intervention on knowledge and health-seeking behavior regarding menstrual health among nursing students. Subjects and Methods: Research design: Quasi-experimental study design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in the technical institute of nursing at Zagazig University, El-Sharkia governorate, Egypt. Subjects: A multistage cluster random sample of 116 female nursing students was used. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used for data collection. Tool (I): A structured interviewing questionnaire. Tool (II): Knowledge Assessment Tool. Tool (III): menstrual problems and health-seeking behavior assessment tool. Results: Following the implementation of the educational intervention, there was a highly significant statistical difference in the overall knowledge of students regarding menstrual health. Furthermore, there was a highly statistically significant difference in the overall health-seeking behavior of students with reference to menstrual health. Conclusion: There was a highly statistically significant correlation between total knowledge and total health-seeking behavior about menstrual health at pre- and post-intervention. Recommendations: Create an instructional program and a thorough pamphlet for all schoolchildren regarding menstruation health and adolescents before menarche. Increased efforts are required on the part of the health care system, educational institutions, and the public media to assist women in closing the awareness gap on menstrual health and adjusting to irregularities.

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Zagazig Nursing Journal
Volume 21, Issue 1
January 2025
Pages 13-30

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