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The effect of menstrual education on knowledge on menstruation: a quasi-experimental study
Reyyan Gürel1, Yasemin Eskigülek2
1Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Public Hospitals, Ankara, Türkiye.
Objective:
This study aimed to assess the effect of menstruation education on adolescent girls' knowledge levels.
Method:
A quasi-experimental single-group pre and post-test design was conducted with 267 adolescent girls from a public secondary school in Ankara. Data were collected using a sociodemographic form and a knowledge test form, and multiple linear regression was used to identify factors affecting knowledge levels.
Results:
Pretest knowledge scores differed significantly by age, grade, mother's education level, menarche status, and prior menstruation information (p < 0.05). Menarche status and mother's education accounted for 11% of the variance in pretest knowledge scores (r = 0.33).
Conclusion:
Menstruation education significantly increased adolescents' knowledge levels. To support public health, school-based menstrual hygiene education delivered by healthcare professionals is recommended.
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