The relationship between adolescents' knowledge and personal hygiene during menstruation: A literature review

Abstract

Introduction: Personal hygiene during menstruation is an important aspect of maintaining the health and well-being of adolescent. Menstruation is a natural physiological process that occurs in every woman, but it is often surrounded by social stigma and limited knowledge on how to properly care for oneself during this period. Adequate knowledge about personal hygiene during menstruation is believed to influence adolescents' behaviors in maintaining their health. Various studies have shown that insufficient understanding of menstrual hygiene can contribute to an increased risk of reproductive tract infections and other health problems. Method: This study is a literature review, drawing from sources in Google Scholar, PUBMED, and Science Direct, focusing on research published between 2019 and 2024. The study included only original research articles in English or Indonesian with all the required components. Result and Discussion: From the literature search, 10 studies met the inclusion criteria. Among them, 10 studies found a correlation between knowledge and personal hygiene during menstruation. Conclusion: According to reviews, Knowledge is associated with the personal hygiene during menstruation in adolescents