Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Kesiapsiagaan Remaja Putri Melalui Hygiene Menstruasi pada Situasi Bencana

  • Nurul Aziza Ath Thaariq Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Padang
  • Mardiani Bebasari Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang
  • Faridah BD Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang
  • Lita Angelina Saputri Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang
  • Iin Prima Fitriah Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang
  • Rati Purnama Sari Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang
  • Wulandari Defera Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang
  • Yussie Ater Merry Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang
  • Yuanita Sandra Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang
Keywords: Hygiene, Menstruation, adolescent girls, knowledge, disasters

Abstract

This community service program aimed to improve the knowledge and disaster preparedness of adolescent girls regarding menstrual hygiene management in disaster situations at MTSN 2 Mentawai Islands. The program was implemented through health education using presentations, group discussions, and question-and-answer sessions involving 50 female students from grades VII, VIII, and IX on May 29–30, 2026. Program evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test questionnaires to assess changes in participants’ knowledge levels. The results demonstrated a significant increase in knowledge following the intervention. Knowledge regarding the definition of menstruation increased from 45% to 82%, knowledge of menstrual hygiene products increased from 31% to 76%, understanding of the purpose of menstrual hygiene increased from 58% to 84%, and knowledge of proper menstrual hygiene practices increased from 31% to 92%. The high level of participant engagement and enthusiasm throughout the activities further reflected the effectiveness of the educational approach. In conclusion, health education delivered through presentations, discussions, and interactive question-and-answer sessions effectively enhanced adolescent girls’ knowledge and preparedness in maintaining menstrual hygiene during disaster situations.

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Published
2026-06-30
How to Cite
Thaariq, N. A. A., Bebasari, M., BD, F., Saputri, L. A., Fitriah, I. P., Sari, R. P., Defera, W., Merry, Y. A., & Sandra, Y. (2026). Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Kesiapsiagaan Remaja Putri Melalui Hygiene Menstruasi pada Situasi Bencana. Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Cendikia Jenius, 3(2), 289-296. https://doi.org/10.70920/pengabmaskes.v3i2.406
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