The effect of menstrual education on knowledge on menstruation: a quasi-experimental study

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the effect of menstruation education on adolescent girls’ knowledge levels. Method: A quasi-experimental single-group pre and post-test design was conducted with 267 adolescent girls from a public secondary school in Ankara. Data were collected using a sociodemographic form and a knowledge test form, and multiple linear regression was used to identify factors affecting knowledge levels. Results: Pretest knowledge scores differed significantly by age, grade, mother’s education level, menarche status, and prior menstruation information (p < 0.05). Menarche status and mother’s education accounted for 11% of the variance in pretest knowledge scores (r = 0.33). Conclusion: Menstruation education significantly increased adolescents’ knowledge levels. To support public health, school-based menstrual hygiene education delivered by healthcare professionals is recommended.