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Menstrual hygiene education is crucial for promoting women's health, yet misconceptions and cultural taboos persist, even among medical students. This cross-sectional study assessed menstrual hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and practices among 312 female MBBS students at Quaid-e-Azam Medical College (QAMC), Bahawalpur, to identify gaps and develop targeted educational interventions. Data was collected using a self-administered survey from February to March 2024. Results showed that 58% (n=181) of students had pre-menarche knowledge, primarily from mothers (74.7%, n=233). Sanitary pad usage was high (96.5%, n=301), but only 1.6% (n=5) used vaginal wash daily. Significant associations were found between the year of study and frequency of changing menstrual products (p = 0.019), menstrual cycle regularity (p = 0.004), and awareness of menstrual myths (p = 0.027). Awareness of myths was high (74.7%, n=233), yet 45.5% (n=142) of students faced menstrual restrictions. The findings highlight the need for enhanced menstrual hygiene education and resources to equip future healthcare providers with accurate knowledge and positive attitudes towards menstruation.
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