The Effect of Personal Hygiene Education During Menstruation on Knowledge and Attitudes of Adolescent Girls

Nindi Elise; Novianti; Suriyati; Dara Himalaya; Damayanti

doi:10.56741/hesmed.v4i01.809

Authors

Nindi Elise University of Bengkulu
Novianti
novianti@unib.ac.id
University of Bengkulu
Suriyati University of Bengkulu
Dara Himalaya University of Bengkulu
Damayanti University of Bengkulu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/hesmed.v4i01.809

Keywords:

Attitude, Adolescents, Education, Knowledge, Personal Hygiene

Abstract

Education on personal hygiene during menstruation is crucial for adolescent girls to enhance their knowledge and attitudes in maintaining hygiene during menstruation. Adequate knowledge of menstrual personal hygiene can positively influence adolescents' attitudes towards menstruation and help prevent reproductive tract infections, as well as fungal and bacterial infections. This study aims to examine the impact of health education on menstrual personal hygiene, delivered through media, on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls at SMP Negeri 01, Pendopo Barat District, Empat Lawang Regency, South Sumatra. This research employs a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. A total of 88 adolescent girls were selected as respondents, with the study conducted over two weeks. Before the educational intervention, 68 adolescents had moderate knowledge and 13 had good knowledge, while after the intervention, 66 adolescents had moderate knowledge and 20 had good knowledge. Statistical tests showed a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05, indicating a significant impact on knowledge improvement. In terms of attitudes, 72 adolescents had a positive attitude before the intervention, which increased to 78 after the intervention, with statistical results showing a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05. It can be concluded that education on menstrual personal hygiene has a positive effect on improving the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls.

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Author Biographies

Nindi Elise, University of Bengkulu

is a midwifery practitioner who is an alumnus of the University of Bengkulu. He is actively providing maternal and child health services at the clinic where he works and has experience in education and community health training. She is also often involved in community service programs in her local area (email: nindye23@gmail.com).

Novianti, University of Bengkulu

is a senior lecturer at the University of Bengkulu with a Master's degree in Midwifery. He has experience in teaching, mentoring students, and conducting research in the fields of midwifery, reproductive health, and public health. She also frequently serves as a speaker in various health seminars (email: novianti@unib.ac.id).

Suriyati, University of Bengkulu

is a scientist and researcher in the field of midwifery at the University of Bengkulu. With a Master's degree in Midwifery, she focuses on the development of midwifery science and women's health. In addition, she is active in research and scientific publications in national and international journals (email: suriyati@unib.ac.id).

Dara Himalaya, University of Bengkulu

is a midwifery lecturer at the University of Bengkulu who has completed a Master's degree in Midwifery. He has an interest in the development of technology-based and innovative midwifery services. She is also active in community service, especially in the field of maternal and child health education (email: darahimalaya@gmail.com).

Damayanti, University of Bengkulu

is a lecturer with a Bachelor's degree in Midwifery and a Master's degree in Midwifery who currently teaches at the University of Bengkulu. She actively participates in the development of the midwifery curriculum and often collaborates on interdisciplinary research projects in the field of public health (email: dama77.yanti@gmail.com).

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