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Journal : Biomedical Journal of Indonesia

The Effectiveness of a Menstrual Hygiene Pocketbook in Improving Knowledge and Hygiene Behavior Among Students at SDN 2 Petuk Katimpun Sari, Uswatun Hasanah Purnama; Ahmad, Farah Fauziyah Radhiyatulqalbi; Rahmawati, Laila; Siskaevia, Siskaevia
Biomedical Journal of Indonesia Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): Vol 11, No 1, 2025
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sriwijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32539/bji.v11i1.228

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Introduction. Menstruation is a natural biological phenomenon experienced by every woman. However, limited knowledge and misconceptions about menstruation can affect reproductive health. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Menstrual Hygiene Pocketbook in improving the knowledge and menstrual hygiene behavior of female students in grades 4, 5, and 6 at SDN 2 Petuk Katimpun. Methods. The research method used a quantitative method with a quasi-experiment design; the approach used in this study was a pre-test and post-test design without a control group.  Results. The results show that the average knowledge score of the students increased from 10.09 in the pre-test to 14.53 in the post-test. Students' behavior also showed a significant improvement, with the average pre-test score increasing from 9.59 to 13.26 after receiving education using the pocketbook. Conclusion. The Menstrual Hygiene Pocketbook proves to be an effective tool for enhancing awareness and menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent girls. However, without a control group, conclusions about causality should be drawn with caution, and external factors such as information from parents or the media may influence the study's results.
Co-Authors Abdul Azis Adi Nur Cahyono Agustin, Maila Amanda, Widia Andi Febrisiantosa Ardiansyah, Ahmad Risdan Asmawati Asmawati Athiefah Fauziyyah Azhari, Mohammad Gugus Barus, Ulian Cahyaningsih, Dyah Anggun Cempaka, Sinta Ciciana, Maneka Diana Atma Budiman, Diana Atma Dilla, Widya Permata Eko Andy Purnomo Emroni Emroni Faishal, Fuad Nur Faruq, Faruq Fauzani, Nabila Femmy, Femmy Firmansyah, Angga Maulana Fransiska, Carolina Gito Supriadi, Gito Hairunnisa Hairunnisa Handayani, Putri Natasya Anugrah Harsonowati, Wiwiek Hasanah, Wardatul Hestiana, Nita Irawan, Bambang Eko Isti Hidayah Jambang, Nicolays Juairiah Juairiah, Juairiah Koswara, Risandi Lukman Hakim M IZZUL WAFA, Wafa Maharani, Violetha Missie Malisi, M. Ali Sibram Marfuah Marfuah Melinda Prawati, Melinda Muhammad Achirul Nanda Muhammad Luthfi Muhdi Muhdi Mutia, Enzela Natalia, Kristiani Nauli Pasaribu, Jane Vanya Noorlaila, Noorlaila Novita Dwi Susanti, Novita Dwi Nyoto Nyoto, Nyoto Pebrianti, Tria Perdana, Agung Permadi, Selma Noor Permata Dilla, Widya Pinardi, Janu Purwandoko, Pradeka Brilyan Puspitahati - Putri, Firda Amalia Putut Suharso Rafsanjani, Muhamad Arief Ramayanti, Indri Rediana, Made Yunia Rizki, Satria Rudy Tjahjohutomo Rusdiah Rusdiah Sabrina, Dian SALSABILA, ANNISA Salsabila, Hilwa Setiyawan, Ahmad Iskandar Sianturi, Rosari Br Simatupang, Naila Syahira Simpun, Simpun Siregar, Yusnan Hasani Siskaevia, Siskaevia siti fadilah Siti Rohani Suarni, Ertati Suhartati, Susanti Sultani, Dalmi Iskandar Sutarini, Sutarini Syarifuddin Sy Umam, Fatihul Uswatun Hasanah Purnama Sari Venissa Dian Mawarsari Wahdah, Siti Walid Walid, Walid Wibowo, Arina Shally Yayuk Sri Rahayu Zaenuri Mastur Zahiyyah, Nailah Zainap Hartati, Zainap