KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES

Menstruation is a normal physiologic process, but carries various meanings within cultures. It is surrounded by different perceptions throughout the world. Use of sanitary pads and washing the genital area are essential practices to keep the menstrual hygiene. Unhygienic menstrual practices can affect the health of the girls negatively so assessing knowledge and practice toward menstruation among nursing students is very important.

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Dr. Fatma Zaghloul Mahmoud, 1987, Egypt, PhD in maternity, lecturer at maternal and newborn health nursing, faculty of nursing, Cairo University. Pass the bachelor of nursing science with grade very good 2008, Passed the internship clinical training year 2009, Master Science in Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University.