Nursing education: Menstrual hygiene training programs on adolescent girls in schools

Menstrual hygiene is a fundamental component of adolescent health and well-being, significantly impacting school attendance, dignity, psychosocial development, and long-term physical health outcomes. School-based menstrual hygiene training programs, particularly those implemented through nursing education and community health frameworks, are crucial for improving knowledge, attitudes, practices, and supportive environments for adolescent girls. This article synthesizes evidence from global and regionally focused research published within the last decade on the design, implementation, outcomes, and challenges of menstrual hygiene training in school settings. It emphasizes the role of nursing education as a primary agent of health promotion, outlines implementation strategies, reports evaluation outcomes, discusses barriers, and offers evidence-based recommendations. Eight figures and three tables are included to illustrate key concepts such as prevalence, educational frameworks, implementation steps, outcomes, barriers, and best practice models. Findings suggest that structured health education significantly improves menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices among adolescent girls and contributes to reduced absenteeism and stigma. Sustained, culturally tailored, and nurse-led menstrual health programs integrated into school curricula are essential for improving adolescent health outcomes and achieving menstrual equity.