Menstrual Hygiene-related Experiences and Practices |
| Menstruation-Related Knowledge | Chi-Square Tests | |||
N (384) | Yes (%) | No (%) | Pearson Chi-Square | df | p-value [Asymptotic Significance (2-sided)] | |
Use disposable sanitary napkins | 384 | 23 (5.99) | 361 (94.01) | 28.003 | 6 | 0.0001 |
Use parts/pieces of old cloths | 384 | 360 (93.75) | 24 (6.25) | 28.003 | 6 | 0.0001 |
Main sources of information about menstrual hygiene | 384 | 275 (71.61) | 109 (28.39) | 41.880 | 15 | 0.000 |
Neighbor | 75 (19.5) | 40 (10.42) | 35 (9.08) | |||
Health worker | 128 (33.3) | 99 (25.78) | 29 (7.52) | |||
Social Media-Facebook | 38 (9.9) | 28 (7.29) | 10 (2.61) | |||
Community Clinic | 80 (20.8) | 61 (15.89) | 19 (4.91) | |||
Television | 38 (9.9) | 21 (5.47) | 17 (4.43) | |||
Health Magazine/Workshop/Training | 35 (9.1) | 22 (5.73) | 13 (3.37) | |||
Emotional Reactions during Menstruation | 384 | 359 (93.49) | 25 (6.51) | 46.588 | 15 | 0.000 |
Fear | 214 (55.7) | 203 (52.86) | 11 (2.84) | |||
Embarrassment and Discomfort | 135 (35.2) | 129 (33.59) | 6 (1.16) | |||
Multiple reactions | 35 (9.1) | 27 (7.03) | 8 (2.07) | |||
During menstruation, uncleanliness can increase the risk of an infection or bacteria-related diseases | 384 | 213 (55.5) | 171 (44.5) | 14.456 | 9 | 0.107 |
Personal menstrual hygiene can reduce the risk of contracting reproductive tract infections. | 384 | 238 (62.0) | 146 (38.0) | 4. 474 | 3 | 0.215 |
Seek advice from doctors about menstruation-related problems | 384 | 150 (39.1) | 234 (60.9) | 12.714 | 3 | 0.005 |
Follow socio-cultural taboos during menstruation | 384 | 214 (55.7) | 170 (44.3) | 46.588 | 15 | 0.000 |