<![CDATA[Digital health literacy can help adolescents access, understand, and evaluate information about menstrual health obtained through digital media. However, evidence regarding its relationship with Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) practices—particularly among older adolescents in rural areas—remains limited. This study aims to analyze the relationship between digital health literacy and MHM practices among adolescent girls aged 17–19 years in Penyabangan Village. This study employed a correlational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 80 adolescent girls were selected using accidental sampling. Digital health literacy was measured using the Electronic Health Literacy Scale (E-HEALS), while MHM practices were assessed using a 22-item questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Fisher’s Exact Test with a significance level of α=0.05, and the strength of the relationship was assessed using Cramer’s V. A total of 37 respondents (46.3%) had “good” digital health literacy, and 52 respondents (65.0%) had “good” MHM practices. There was a significant association between digital health literacy and MHM practices (p < 0.001), with a moderate strength of association (Cramer’s V = 0.581). The distribution pattern shows that the higher the digital health literacy category, the greater the proportion of respondents with “good” MHM practices. Digital health literacy is associated with MHM practices among adolescent girls aged 17–19 years in Penyabangan Village. Better digital health literacy can support adolescents’ ability to access, understand, and evaluate information regarding MHM. However, the cross-sectional design cannot determine whether better digital health literacy precedes the development of MHM practices or vice versa. The use of accidental sampling also limits the generalizability of the study’s findings.]]>
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