Assessment of the Readiness, Beliefs, and Practices Regarding Menstruation Among Women in Saudi Arabia
This study found that less than half of the participants were ready for menarche. In contrast, most participants displayed positive beliefs concerning menstruation. In terms of practices, the women exhibited certain dietary restrictions during their menstrual period and predominantly favored herbal remedies for pain relief over conventional painkillers. Implementing awareness campaigns and incorporating school education on menstrual readiness and hygiene is needed.
Authors
- Raghad Bedaiwi
- Saad Alshammari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4830-6554)
- Nouran Aleyeidi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0728-7417)
- Helalah K Alenizy
- Amal Alzahrani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1299-8192)
- Hanin Alomar
- Reema Almutairi
- Najd Al Anazi
- Leen Khosyfan
- Leen T Alowaidah
- Hissah Alrushud
- KHAWLA A. ALFADDA
- Lujain Ahmed Alshamekh
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Women s Health
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ijwh.s490728
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.17
Funders
- Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University