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A comparison of native and Syrian immigrant women students' genital hygiene behaviors: a cross-sectional study
1Mardin Artuklu University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Midwifery Department, Artuklu, Mardin, Türkiye.
Objective:
This study aims to compare the genital hygiene behaviors of native and Syrian immigrant women students.
Methods:
This was cross-sectional research. The sample size of the study was determined via power analysis and G*Power software. A total sample size of 330 individuals was equally distributed to both groups. Sociodemographic Characteristics Questionnaire" and the 'Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale' were used as data collection tools.
Results:
There was a significant difference between the mean scores of the scales of both student groups (p < 0.05). The mean scores of native students were found to be higher. The variables "how to clean the genital area", "material used for genital hygiene", "washing method of underwear", "pretoilet hand washing habits" and "regular menstruation" were found to be most effective in terms of the mean scores of the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale and its subscales for immigrant students.
Conclusion:
Social security status and nationality were the most influential sociodemographic factors affecting genital hygiene behaviors. It would be beneficial to raise awareness and promote behavioral changes regarding genital hygiene through seminars, conferences, workshops, and similar events targeting all women university students.
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