How can we improve knowledge and perceptions of menstruation? A mixed-methods research study
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RESEARCH ARTICLE
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How can we improve knowledge and perceptions of menstruation? A mixedmethods research study Gayoung Moon1, Inkyung Kim1, Habhin Kim1, Suwan Choe1, Soyeon Jeon1, Jeonghun Cho1, Sujeong Hong1 and Jisan Lee2*
Abstract Background: Traditionally, menstrual education has consisted of lectures directed toward women. The objective of this study was to design an innovative menstrual education (ME) program that reflects the needs of both young women and men, and verify its effectiveness. Methods: A mixed-method design was used to determine the program needs and assess young adults’ knowledge and perceptions of menstruation and menstrual products. Focus group interviews were conducted with 14 young adults, and 150 young adults participated in an online survey. After developing the ME program, 10 young adults participated in a study to verify its effectiveness. Results: Interview results showed young adults wanted more information about menstrual products. The online survey revealed significant differences in knowledge based on participants’ general characteristics and experience; exposure to menstruation and menstrual products positively impacted knowledge and perception. In addition, the results indicated young adults wanted ME content access via mobile and in-person modalities, designed for both genders, drawing on menstrual experts’ knowledge. Based on these results, a multi-experimental menstrual education (MEME) program was designed and included: hands-on exposure to 60 menstrual products, product demonstrations with a female perineal model, a YouTube video created by the researchers, a true-or-false quiz, and question-and-answer sessions with menstrual experts. (Continued on next page)
* Correspondence: [email protected] 2 College of Life & Health Sciences, Department of Nursing & The Research Institute for Basic Sciences, Hoseo University, (31499), RIC building, 20, Hoseo-ro 79 beon-gil, Baebang0eup, Asan-si, Chungcheongnamdo, Republic of Korea Full list of author information is available at the end of the article
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