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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).