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Abstract 9- Summary Menstruation, a normal physiological process, may be looked at as more than just a physiological process. It may be viewed either positively or negatively by the society. A positive perception of menses would be by considering it a sign of femininity, fertility, youth, or purification of the body. The negative perceptions include a linkage to being vulnerable and susceptible to different illnesses, or creating feelings of disgust and shame. In some societies, these negative perceptions become the basis of certain practices, like placing restrictions on religious, social and domestic activities of a menstruating woman. The present study aimed at assessment of knowledge, practice and identify on beliefs of girl students about menstruation, as well as to improve the knowledge and practice of them. Subjects and methods: Cross- sectional design was used in carrying out this study in Seiyun city - Yemen, during the period of February 2011 until April 2011 . The study was carried out on primary and secondary schools of Seiyun city- Hadhramot / Yemen. Five schools were chosen randomly to conduct the study (Al-noor, Al-karn, Mariama, Omar Ibn El-Khattab, and Tariba) Systematic random sample technique was used to choose the study students. The total number was 498 schoolgirls in reproductive age from the chosen schools in Seiyun city / Yemen . Data was collected by distribution interview questionnaire to the study students, and then they fill the questions in the questionnaire. It was developed by the researcher based on review of literature. The language of structured questionnaire was Arabic, it was in the form of multiple choice, open and close ended summary 08 questions. The data collected was coded, categorized and tabulated. Statistical analysis was done by compatible computer using software SPSS version 16 for windows . The main finding of the study were:- The age of studied sample ranged between 12-20 years, The majority (91.8%) of students mothers were housewives. Statistically significant association was observed between the students’ knowledge about menstruation and age (p value =0.000). Also, statistically significant relation between the students’ knowledge about menstruation and education level of student’s father (p value =0.002) was observed. Also the findings show that more than three quarters (77.1%) of the studied students had poor knowledge. It was noticed that there is statistically significant association between students’ knowledge about menstruation and receiving learning tools (p value =0.014). A positive correlation (r= 0.422) was observed, as while the age of the students increased, their knowledge was also increased (P= 0.000). Regarding the students beliefs towards menstruation, the results show that 83.1% of the students avoid reading the Koran during menstruation and religious books, 24.7% avoid cutting hair and 14.5% eating certain foods or drinks. The findings show that three quarters (75.9%) of the students’ age of menarche was ≥ 12 years. Regarding symptoms association with menstruation, 68.1% mentioned abdominal pain, and 44.3% pain in the back or legs. As regards students’ practices about half (49.0%) of their practices were good, and a positive correlation (r= 0.252) was observed between knowledge and practice as while the knowledge of students increased their practices were also better (P= 0.000). |