| Autor: |
Salami, Karibu K., Mettu, Joy C., Azeez, Abolaji |
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Women's Reproductive Health; 2019, Vol. 6 Issue 2, p102-117, 16p |
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The present study was designed to explore the sociocultural dynamics of education about menstruation and hygiene practices among adolescent girls in a semi-urban Ibadan community in Nigeria. The study was descriptive. Through a multistage sampling technique, 492 girls were sampled. Their mean age was 14.5 years. Almost one half (49.4%) had received no education about menstruation before menarche. Most (65.3%) of the girls got menstrual information from their mothers, but 40.9% believed that such information should not be discussed openly. A little over one third (37%) of girls could not afford disposable menstrual materials, and 61.8% reportedly dried their reusable menstrual materials indoors. Adolescent girls should be exposed to education about menstruation early to promote positive attitudes toward menstrual hygiene. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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