ASSESSMENT OF MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES IN IMO STATE: A RURAL-URBAN COMPARATIVE STUDY
Abstract
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Menstruation is a common and normal experience during the reproductive age of the girl child. Schools are important settings in relation to menstrual hygiene management, therefore the absence of standard facilities, proper knowledge, attitude and practice towards proper menstrual hygiene may result to school absenteeism, poor focus in class, low participation in outdoor school activities and school clean up.
AIM:
The aim was to assess the menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent girls in secondary schools in rural and urban communities in Imo state, Nigeria.
METHODS:
This was a school based descriptive cross sectional study involving 800 participants selected from secondary schools in rural and urban communities in Imo state using multistage sampling technique. Data was collected using a semi structured self administered questionnaire and analyzed using computer software (SPSS version 22). Descriptive was presented data using frequency tables and percentages. Association between variables was carried out using chi-square test of significance. A p-value of
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