Table 2 Source of information regarding menstruation
Questions | N = 923 | % |
|---|---|---|
Source of knowledge of menstruation before the beginning of the menstrual period. | ||
 Mother | 618 | 67.0 |
 Elder sister | 172 | 18.6 |
 Aunt | 29 | 3.1 |
 Friend | 76 | 8.2 |
 Media | 7 | 0.8 |
 Others | 21 | 2.3 |
Information about menstruation before the beginning of the menstrual period. | ||
 Physical changes | 366 | 39.7 |
 Social Religious restrictions | 59 | 6.4 |
 Bathing processes | 55 | 6.0 |
 Use of the material for absorption | 99 | 10.7 |
 The blood is dirty | 93 | 10.1 |
 The blood comes from the vagina | 80 | 8.7 |
 None | 171 | 18.5 |
Before the onset of menstruation, have you had any class session related to menstruation at your school? | ||
 Yes | 206 | 22.3 |
 No | 717 | 77.7 |