Magnitude of safe menstrual hygiene management practice and its associated factors among adolescents’ girls in secondary and preparatory schools in Dire Dawa city, Eastern Ethiopia, 2023

Mickiale Hailu; Alemwork Abie; Molla Getie Mehari; Tenagnework Eseyneh Dagnaw; Nigus Kassie Worku; Dereje Esubalew; Liknaw Workie Limenh; Amare Mebrat Delie; Mihret Melese; Eneyew Talie Fenta

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20250387

Authors

Mickiale Hailu Department of Midwifery, Dire Dawa University, College of Medicine and health science, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3876-970X
Alemwork Abie Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Molla Getie Mehari Injibara University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Injibara, Ethiopia
Tenagnework Eseyneh Dagnaw Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia
Nigus Kassie Worku Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and health science, Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Dereje Esubalew Department of Human Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Science, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia
Liknaw Workie Limenh Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
Amare Mebrat Delie Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia
Mihret Melese Department of Human Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
Eneyew Talie Fenta Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20250387

Keywords:

Menstrual hygiene management, Dire Dawa city, Adolescents’ girls

Abstract

Background: In Africa, numerous adolescent girls miss school due to menstrual cramps, inadequate menstrual hygiene supplies, insufficient water and sanitation facilities in educational institutions, and anxiety regarding potential menstrual accidents. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of safe menstrual hygiene management (MHM) practices in Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia, in 2023.

Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study design was carried out in Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia. A Participants were chosen through a simple random sampling method. Data entry was performed using Epi Data version 4.1, and analysis was conducted using SPSS version 24. Both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were utilized to explore the relationship between MHM and independent variables. An adjusted odds ratio (AOR), 95% confidence interval (CI), and a p value of less than 0.05 were deemed statistically significant.

Results: The findings revealed that 62.6% of the students practiced safe MHM. Factors significantly associated with safe MHM included the residence of adolescent girls [AOR=2.58, 95% CI=1.37-4.83], the educational level of mothers [AOR=2.94, 95% CI=1.26-5.05], receiving regular pocket money from parents [AOR=1.9, 95% CI=1.2-2.98], and family size [AOR=5.5, 95% CI=3.12-9.89].

Conclusions: The study indicates that over half of the adolescent girls engaged in safe MHM practices. It is recommended that educational initiatives be implemented for rural teenage girls regarding safe menstrual hygiene practices, alongside fostering family support through resources and guidance.

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