Table 3 Hygienic practices during menstruation among of school adolescent girls in eastern Ethiopia, Gursum district 2021
Type of sanitary pad used | ||
|---|---|---|
Disposable MHM | 369 | 63.95 |
Re-usable MHM | 193 | 33.45 |
Underwear alone | 15 | 2.60 |
type of disposable menstrual hygiene management materials do you use | ||
Sanitary pad from market | 341 | 59.10 |
Toilet paper | 8 | 1.39 |
Cotton | 15 | 2.60 |
Sponge | 5 | 0.87 |
What type of reusable menstrual hygiene management materials do you use | ||
Piece of cloth | 170 | 29.46 |
Piece of sponge | 15 | 2.60 |
Other | 8 | 1.39 |
Where do you keep or put reusable menstrual hygiene management materials | ||
Hidden Place | 182 | 31.54 |
hidden place | 7 | 1.21 |
Other | 4 | 0.69 |
Why do you keep in hidden Place | ||
Shame/not good to sight | 163 | 28.25 |
It is not allowed | 15 | 2.60 |
Other | 4 | 0.69 |
Have you experienced infection or skin rash during menstrual cycle | ||
Yes | 76 | 13.17 |
No | 501 | 86.83 |
How often do you wash genital during the menstrual cycle? | ||
Once per day | 48 | 8.32 |
Twice per day | 197 | 34.14 |
More than three times per day | 332 | 57.54 |
How do you wash genitals during the menstrual cycle? | ||
Only water | 220 | 38.13 |
Water and soap | 357 | 61.87 |
Proper disposal of used menstrual hygiene materials | ||
Yes | 225 | 38.99 |
No | 337 | 58.41 |
MHM-Practice | ||
Safe Practice | 240 | 41.59 |
Un-safe Practice | 337 | 58.41 |