How Menstruation Is Perceived by Adolescent School Girls in Gedeo Zone of Ethiopia?

Zelalem BelaynehMoges MaregBirhanie Mekuriaw

Published in: Obstetrics and gynecology international (2020)

Most high school girls had an unfavorable perception regarding menstruation. Living alone, lower maternal educational status, and age of menarche before 12 years were factors with statistically significant association with unfavorable perception regarding menstruation. This demonstrates a need to design and implement advocacy programs.

Keyphrases

high school
mental health
physical activity
young adults
depressive symptoms
social support
public health
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
body mass index