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Jeonghye Min1
, Sukhee Ahn2
, Sukhee Ahn2
Abstract
Purpose
To examine the effect of menstrual self-management education program on knowledge and behavior of menstrual self-management in high school girls.
Methods
With a randomized controlled trial, 100 high school girl students were randomly assigned into experimental group and control group. Menstruation self-management program was consisted of a total of four sessions of education program (1 hour of education per session). Control group only received the first class of education. Measurement tools were 20-item menstrual knowledge scale and 12-item women's genito-urinary hygiene scale. Pretest and post-test questionnaires were administered.
Results
There were significant differences in menstrual knowledge as well as menstrual self-management behavior between the two groups. The experimental group showed significant improvement in both menstrual knowledge score (t=13.37, p<.001) and menstrual self-management behavior score (t=8.38, p<.001) than the control group.
Conclusion
Results of this study suggest that the monthly self-management education program is effective in increasing the knowledge of menstruation of female high school students and enhancing their performance. This program needs to be implemented as a part of high school's standard sex education. Further study is needed to analyze follow-up effects of the program on self-management behavior of students after at least one menstrual cycle.
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Summary Statement
▪ What is already known about this topic?
While feminine hygiene for female adolescences is very important for future reproductive health, there is a lack of concern for feminine hygiene and self-care management during menstruation in Korea.
▪ What this paper adds?
This study confirmed that the 4-session menstrual self-management education program was effective in improving the knowledge and enhancing the performance of menstrual self-management.
▪ Implications for practice, education and/or policy
This program needs to be implemented as a part of high school's standard sex education. Further study is needed to analyze follow-up effects of the program on menstrual self-management behavior of students after at least one menstrual cycle.
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