Media Ilmu Kesehatan
Vol 15 No 1 (2026): Media Ilmu Kesehatan

The effect of educational board game on menstrual hygiene knowledge among female students elementary school

Putri Regita Cahyani (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto)
Ima Syamrotul Muflihah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto)
Diah Atmarina Yuliani (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

Background: Inadequate knowledge and education abaut menstrual hygiene may lead to inappropriate hygiene practices and increase the risk of reproductive health problems. An educational snakes-and-ladders board game can provide an interactive and engaging learning mediumObjective: This study aimed to analyze the effect of an educational snakes-and-ladders board game on menstrual hygiene knowledge among female students at SD UMP Purwokerto.Methods: This quantitative study used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. A total of 38 female students were selected using total sampling. Data were collected using a validated and reliable menstrual hygiene knowledge questionnaire and analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test.Results: The mean knowledge score increased from 17.21 before the intervention to 20.39 after the intervention. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test showed an Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.001 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant difference in knowledge before and after the intervention.Conclusion: The educational snakes-and-ladders board game significantly improved menstrual hygiene knowledge among female students at SD UMP Purwokerto and can be used as an interactive health education medium in primary school settings.

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mik

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Media Ilmu Kesehatan is a scientific journal that aims to publish and disseminate various scientific papersto add insight and science in the health field. Media Ilmu Kesehatan accepts original research scientific manuscripts and literature reviews. The minimum bibliography included in the article is ...