Abstract

Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a vital aspect of adolescent girls’ health, yet it is often neglected, leading to risks such as infections and infertility. This study assessed the knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene among female adolescents in Eyinni High School, Orita Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, using the Health Belief Model (HBM) as the theoretical framework. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed with a total population of 186 respondents. Data were collected using a validated structured questionnaire and analysed with descriptive statistics (frequency counts and percentages) alongside inferential statistics to test hypotheses. Findings revealed that 130 (70%) respondents demonstrated good knowledge of menstrual hygiene, while 56 (30%) had poor knowledge. In terms of practice, 124 (67%) exhibited good menstrual hygiene practices, whereas 62 (33%) practised poor hygiene. Chi-square analysis indicated a statistically significant relationship between knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene (X² = 27.567, P = 0.001) at P < 0.05. The study concluded that adequate knowledge positively influences good practice of menstrual hygiene among female adolescents. It highlights the need for health education interventions and awareness programmes in schools to further improve menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices, ultimately safeguarding the reproductive health of young girls.

Keywords: Adolescents, Knowledge, Menstrual hygiene, Practice,

Cite this article:
Author(s), KADRI, Adenike Koseganlola Risikat, RAJI, Sekinat Olawumi, FAMINU, Olufunmilola Adeola , OYESIJI, Modupeola Olayinka, ADENIRAN, Ganiyat Odunola, LADAPO, Joan Olubunmi, ADISA, Anifat Olabanke, FAPOJUWO, Temitope Aderonke, (2025). “Knowledge and Practice of Menstrual Hygiene Among Female Adolescents In Eyini High School, Orita-Challenge, Ibadan. Oyo State”, Name of the Journal: Euro Afro Studies International Journal, (EASIJ.COM), P, 1- 13. DOI: www.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17339322 , Issue: 7, Vol.: 7, Article: 1, Month: July, Year: 2025. Retrieved from https:/www.easij.com/all-issues

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