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To evaluate the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and menstrual hygiene practices among female senior secondary school students and identify key influencing factors.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Menstrual Hygiene Practices of Female Senior Secondary School Student in Izzi LGA, Ebonyi State

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NCNkechi Stella ChukwuFederal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki COChibueze Aphogu OkerekeEbonyi State University PIPeter Nwede IziogoEbonyi State University

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Descriptive study reveals high awareness but persistent poor hygiene practices in secondary school girls, suggesting the need for improved school sanitation facilities.

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To evaluate the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and menstrual hygiene practices among female senior secondary school students and identify key influencing factors.
Descriptive study utilizing multi-stage sampling across three purposefully selected secondary schools in Izzi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State (N = 385).
Data gathered through a structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS software.
A high level of knowledge was present in 93.7% of participants (n = 342) and positive attitudes in 75.3% (n = 170), whereas 44.4% (n = 162) engaged in poor menstrual hygiene practices.
Good hygiene practices and positive attitudes were significantly influenced by older age (classes SS1–SS3), parental employment, access to menstrual information, and adequate school sanitation facilities.

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Chukwu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a86b5ff8a91293e6a1cd9a0 https://doi.org/10.64388/irev10i1-1720051

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Descriptive study reveals high awareness but persistent poor hygiene practices in secondary school girls, suggesting the need for improved school sanitation facilities.

Knowledge, Attitude and Menstrual Hygiene Practices of Female Senior Secondary School Student in Izzi LGA, Ebonyi State

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