Knowledge And Attitude of Adolescent Girl Toward Menstrual Hygiene in Selected Government Girl Secondary School Gusau, North-Western, Nigeria

Background

Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) remain a significant public health and educational issue affecting adolescent girls, particularly in low- and middle -income countries. AIM: The objectives of the study were to determine the level of knowledge of adolescent girls regarding menstrual hygiene management, assess their attitudes toward menstrual hygiene management, and identify their sources of information on menstrual hygiene. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted. The study population consisted of 222 adolescent girls, and a structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages, and the findings were presented in tables.