The Factors Affecting Menstrual Hygiene Management among Adolescents
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53713/htechj.v3i1.261Keywords:
menstrual hygiene management, teenagers beginningAbstract
Menstrual hygiene management is an action to maintain cleanliness and health when women experience menstruation. If not appropriately implemented, young women will not be able to meet their needs for cleanliness, appearance, and reproductive health during pregnancy. So, it is easier to get urinary tract infections, vaginal discharge, cervical cancer, and other reproductive health problems. This study aimed to determine what factors influence menstrual hygiene management. This study used a sample of 103 adolescents in the Klaten area. This research was conducted using a cross-sectional method using a total sampling technique. The menstrual hygiene management questionnaire has been tested for validity and reliability with a value of r = 0.69. after being tested using Kendall's Tau test, the results showed that menarche's age (0.077 > 0.05) did not correlate with menstrual hygiene management. Cycle menstruation (0.025 < 0.05) influences menstrual hygiene management. Knowledge (0.043 < 0.05) influences menstrual hygiene management. Attitude (0.592 > 0.05) does not influence menstrual hygiene management. Myth or trust (0.049 < 0.05) influences menstrual hygiene management. The most influential factor in menstrual hygiene management is cycle menstruation.
References
Adyani, K., Aisyaroh, N., & Fitri, N. A. (2022). Faktor- Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Perilaku manajemen Kebersihan Menstruasi Remaja. Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia: The Indonesian Journal of Health Promotion, 5(10).
Amanda, D. (2020). Jurnal Publikasi Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia. Perilaku Higiene Menstruasi Remaja : Studi Pada Saantriwati Di Pondok Pesantren Modern Kota Depok.
Ancheta, A. J., McDonald, C. C., Flores, D. D., Darien, K., & Dowshen, N. L. (2025). Knowledge and attitudes of school nurses in caring for sexual and gender minority youth: A national survey. Nursing Outlook, 73(2), 102350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102350
Andriani, A., Carolin, B. T., & Lail, N. H. (2022). Comparison between Giving Warm Water Compressions and Sour Tamarind Drink on Primary Dysmenorrhea. Nursing and Health Sciences Journal (NHSJ), 2(2), 167–173. https://doi.org/10.53713/nhs.v2i2.103
Anggraini, F., Hikmawati, N., & Wahyuningsih, S. (2023). The Correlation between Nutritional Status and Age of Menarche among Adolescent Students. Health and Technology Journal (HTechJ), 1(5), 479–484. https://doi.org/10.53713/htechj.v1i5.93
Apriliana, L., Agustina, & Ariscasari, P. (2023). Analisis Faktor yang berhubungan dengan Perilaku Menstruasi Hygiene Remaja Putri Di Desa Bumi Bius Kecamatan Silih Nara Kabupaten Aceh Tengah. Journal of Health and Medical Science, 1.
Behera, M. R., Dehury, R. K., Behera, D., & Panda, B. (2024). Exploring the association between household sanitation and women’s menstrual hygiene management in rural Odisha, India. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 30, 101804. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2024.101804
Bhoda, K., Burgoa, S., Zerrouki, Y., Jhumkhawala, V., Lobaina, D., Knecht, M., Kitsantas, P., & Sacca, L. (2024). Examining Menstrual Health and Hygiene Educational Initiatives for American Middle and High School Menstruating Students: A Scoping Review. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 37(5), 465-476. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2024.06.004
Daher, A., Albaini, O., Siff, L., Farah, S., & Jallad, K. (2022). Intimate hygiene practices and reproductive tract infections: A systematic review. Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinical Medicine, 2(3), 129-135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gocm.2022.06.001
Dinda, M. M. (2020). Hubungan Usia Menarche Dengan Perilaku Kebersihan Menstruasi Di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Kabupaten Sleman.
Eroğlu, V., Çakır, D., & Özbek, H. (2024). Use of Menstrual Cup in Turkish Women and Affecting Factors. Nursing and Health Sciences Journal (NHSJ), 4(4), 361-369. https://doi.org/10.53713/nhsj.v4i4.419
Jiang, L., Hao, Y., Wang, Y., Chen, Q., Xin, G., Li, P., Hui, Y., Gao, T., Li, Q., & Wang, X. (2025). Is early menarche related to depression? A meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders, 369, 508-515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2024.10.036
Keskin, A. Y., & Molu, B. (2025). Nurses’ Attitudes Toward Holistic and Complementary Medicine in Pain Management. Pain Management Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2024.11.008
Kurniyawan, E. H., Lisnawati, Rifai, A., Widayati, N., Rasni, H., Dewi, E. I., & Wuryaningsih, E. W. (2023). Parenting Patterns and Adolescent Self-Efficacy in Prevention of HIV/AIDS Risky Behavior. Health and Technology Journal (HTechJ), 1(1), 87–94. https://doi.org/10.53713/htechj.v1i1.16
Maritim, C. V., Wanyoro, A., Maingi, J., Nyamari, J., & Ng'ang'a, M. (2023). Impact of community strategy package on uptake of reproductive tract infections health services among young street females in the municipality of Eldoret, Kenya. Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinical Medicine, 3(1), 60-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gocm.2023.01.009
Pandit, N., Patel, V., Patel, N., Patel, A., & Pandit, Y. (2024). Prevalence of reproductive tract infection among tribal migrant women living in urban areas: A community-based cross-sectional study. Public Health, 236, 441-444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2024.08.012
Prabhakar, J., MG, A., Nazar, A. F., MS, A., PJ, J. J., AP, N., MJ, K. P., & GK, M. (2024). Exploring menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced coastal women in Kerala, India. The Journal of Climate Change and Health, 21, 100375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joclim.2024.100375
Ramadhani, D. N., Indrayani, T., & Tiara Carolin, B. (2024). The Influence of Video Media Health Education on Menstrual Hygiene Health Knowledge in Adolescent Girls. Health and Technology Journal (HTechJ), 2(2), 134–138. https://doi.org/10.53713/htechj.v2i2.160
Rani Kandula, U., Philip, D., Mathew, S., Subin, A., AA, G., Alex, N., & B, R. (2022). Efficacy of video educational program on interception of urinary tract infection and neurological stress among teenage girls: An uncontrolled experimental study. Neuroscience Informatics, 2(3), 100026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuri.2021.100026
Schreiber, T., & Solebo, A. L. (2024). The Experience of Menarche for Young People With Sensory and Motor Impairments: A Systematic Review. Journal of Adolescent Health, 74(2), 223-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.08.014
Talukdar, I. H., Rifat, M., Sarkar, P., Saha, N., Tessma, M. K., & Miah, M. I. (2023). Perceived difficulties in maintaining menstrual hygiene practices among indigenous adolescents during seasonal water scarcity periods in Bandarban hill district of Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 254, 114268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2023.114268
Vannuccini, S., Jain, V., Critchley, H., & Petraglia, F. (2022). From menarche to menopause, heavy menstrual bleeding is the underrated compass in reproductive health. Fertility and Sterility, 118(4), 625-636. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.021
Widarini, N. P. (2022). Jurnal Kesehatan Reproduksi. Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Dengan Perilaku Personal Hygiene Menstruasi Pada Remaja Putri di Denpasar.
Yadanar, Y., & Win, H. (2020). Menstrual hygiene and reproductive tract infections: Do Myanmar adolescent school girls response it properly? International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 101, 327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2020.09.859
Yu, E. J., Choe, S., Yun, J., & Son, M. (2020). Association of Early Menarche with Adolescent Health in the Setting of Rapidly Decreasing Age at Menarche. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 33(3), 264-270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2019.12.006
Zhang, Z. Z., Peckins, M. K., Beal, S. J., Schnabel, D. J., Shenk, C. E., & Dorn, L. D. (2024). The Impact of Time Since Menarche for Depressive and Anxiety Symptom Severity in Adolescence and Young Adulthood. Journal of Adolescent Health, 75(2), 281-287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2024.03.010
