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Factors Affecting Personal Hygiene Practice During Menstruation : A Literature Review

Volume: 140  ,  Issue: 1 , January    Published Date: 15 January 2024
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 159  ,  Download: 101 , Pages: 662 - 664    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP1001401120245938

Authors

# Author Name
1 Nur Faizah Masturo
2 Budi Prasetyo

Abstract

Menstruation is the periodic shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium) in response to the interaction of hormones produced by the hypothalamus, pituitary and ovaries. Menstruation can be one of the vital signs to provide information to adolescent girls or young adults about their health. Poor personal hygiene practices during menstruation can result in various health problems. Personal hygiene practices during menstruation are certainly influenced by various factors, therefore in this literature review, the author will write a review related to the factors that influence personal hygiene practices during menstruation.

Keywords

  • menstruation
  • menstrual hygiene
  • personal hygiene