KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF MENSTRUAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE MANAGEMENT AMONG FEMALE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN JOS NORTH LGA PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA.
Abstract
: Menstrual health refers to a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity in relation to the menstrual cycle. Menstrual hygiene management involves the use of clean materials to absorb menstrual blood, washing the body with soap and water, and accessing facilities to dispose of used materials. It is essential for women and girls to manage their cycle with dignity, free of discomfort and fear.
Aim: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of menstrual hygiene among adolescent female secondary school students in Jos North LGA, Plateau State.
Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study. Questionnaires were administered to a sample size of 204 adolescent female secondary school students visited at their schools. Data was analyzed using SPSS and Microsoft excel and was presented in tables and charts. Chi square test was used to test statistical significance among categorical variables with level of significance taken at p
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