Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Sidi IR

Publications

• Research Article
  Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of High School Students with Menarche in Parakou/Benin in 2014
  Author(s): Sidi IR, Salifou K, Obossou AAA, Hounkpatin B, Hounkponou AF, Tshabu Aguemon C, A Tonato-Bagnan, Vodouhe M, Denakpo J and Perrin RxSidi IR, Salifou K, Obossou AAA, Hounkpatin B, Hounkponou AF, Tshabu Aguemon C, A Tonato-Bagnan, Vodouhe M, Denakpo J and Perrin Rx
  
  Objective: Assess the knowledge level, attitudes and practices of high school students confronted with menarche in Parakou in 2014. Methods: This study was descriptive and cross-sectional. It was carried out from June 1 to September, 2014. A self-administered questionnaire permitted to collect information. Results: Upon the appearance of menarche, the mean age was 13.72 ± 1.37 years, Menarche was known by 60.72% of the respondents before it occurs. The main source of information about menarche was mother in 57.75% of the cases. For 90% of them, mother was the preferred source of information about this issue. Fear and anxiety were the feeling that inspired 72.55% of the respondents on the appearance of first menstruation. Towels made with folded fabrics were used by 89.78% of the adolescents and their main fears we.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2090-7214.1000219

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