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  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

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  • Menarche is a significant developmental stage for young people.
  • Effective menstrual health education can positively influence adolescent experiences.
  • Elementary teachers often lack adequate menstrual health knowledge, shifting the educational responsibility to school nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore elementary school nurses' perceptions of their readiness and comfort in providing menstrual health education to students in grades K-5.
  • To identify specific needs and challenges faced by school nurses in delivering comprehensive menstrual health information.

Main Methods:

  • An online mixed-methods survey was conducted using Qualtrics.
  • Snowball sampling recruited 30 elementary school nurses.
  • Deductive semantic thematic analysis, guided by the Integrated Behavioral Model (IBM), was employed to analyze survey responses.

Main Results:

  • Elementary school nurses expressed a strong interest in participating in professional development focused on menstrual health and hygiene.
  • Findings indicate that school nurses currently possess limited pedagogical knowledge and skills for teaching menstrual health.
  • Nurses reported a lack of familiarity with cultural variations in menstrual health practices and beliefs.

Conclusions:

  • There is a clear need for enhanced professional development programs for school nurses regarding menstrual health education.
  • School nurses require training in effective pedagogy and cultural sensitivity to adequately support students through menarche.
  • Addressing these gaps will improve the quality and inclusivity of menstrual health education in elementary schools.