A Cross Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitude, Practices of Menstrual Hygiene and College Absenteeism During Menstruation Among Medical Students
Abstract
Background: Menstruation is a normal body process. However, poor awareness, social restrictions, and symptoms like pain can affect female students’ daily activities and college attendance. Medical students, as future doctors, should have good knowledge and safe practices regarding menstrual hygiene. Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 245 female medical students at Government Karur Medical College using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics and tested using Chi-square test and odds ratio. A p-value
Fields of Study & Subjects
Menstrual Health and Disorders
Diverse Scientific Research Studies
Reproductive Health and Contraception
Publication details
- Journal / source
- NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 74–82
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026
- Language
- EN