Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student

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Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student

Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student

Authors : Fatih Okan, Ayla Korkmaz

Pages : 424-431

Doi:10.34108/eujhs.1670329

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Publication Date : 2025-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aimed to compare the genital hygiene behaviors of international and female national students. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 170 students, 85 international and 85 national students, using the random sampling method. Data were collected using a self-report approach with a personal information form and the Genital Hygiene Behavior Scale. The gathered data were analyzed employing the chi-square test and the significance test to assess the difference between two means. The mean score on the menstrual hygiene habits subscale was significantly higher in national students (32.51±3.88) than in international students (29.54±3.54) (p<0.001); the mean total score on the Genital Hygiene Behavior Scale was significantly higher in national students (94.45±7.96) than in international students (89.51±9.07) (p<0.001). International students received information about the menstrual period mostly from friends (p<0.001), did not prefer to change menstrual products at school (p=0.005), preferred soap/shampoo/cosmetic products more for genital area cleaning (p<0.001), and used menstrual pads significantly less compared to national students (p=0.014). In this study, the total score on the Genital Hygiene Behavior Scale and the score on the menstrual hygiene habits subscale were higher in national students than in international students. International students received information about menstrual periods mostly from their friends, used products in addition to menstrual pads during menstruation, and preferred to use soap, shampoo, and cosmetic products for genital hygiene. It is recommended that health professionals plan training on good genital hygiene practices for both international and national students.
Keywords : Hijyen, uluslararası, menstrüasyon, öğrenciler, kadın sağlığı

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