Articles Vol. 65 No. Tiếng Anh 12/12/2024

12. KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS MENSTRUATION AMONG VIETNAMESE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Nguyen Chau Anh1, Nguyen Ngoc Bao Quyen1, Nguyen Thi Thuy Ngan1, Nguyen Thi Hoa Huyen1
1 College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity
Corresponding author: huyen.nth@vinuni.edu.vn
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v65i13.1795
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Menstruation menstrual hygiene knowledge practice female students Vietnam
Abstract

Objectives: Investigate knowledge and practices of female university students in Vietnam regarding menstrual health and menstrual care.

Methods: A cross-sectional study through a self-administered questionnaire of 341 students.

Results: Students' knowledge and practices about menstruation are relatively high, passing knowledge rate is 66.3%; practicing reached 78.55%.

Conclusion: It is necessary to further strengthen communication and menstruation, and broader, reproductive health education for students, especially focusing on promoting propaganda for both female and male students to help them raise awareness and have the right mindset, practice and offer support about menstrual care.

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