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Uluslararası Öğrenciler ile Yerel Öğrencilerin Genital Hijyen Davranışlarının Karşılaştırılması

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 34 Sayı: 3, 424 - 431, 30.12.2025
https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.1670329

Öz

Bu çalışmanın amacı uluslararası öğrenciler ile yerel kız öğrencilerin genital hijyen davranışlarını karşılaştırmaktır. Kesitsel tipteki çalışma rastgele örnekleme yöntemi kullanılarak 85 uluslararası öğrenci, 85 yerel öğrenci olmak üzere 170 öğrenci ile gerçekleştirildi. Çalışmada veriler kişisel özellikler bilgi formu ve genital hijyen davranışları ölçeği kullanılarak özbildirim yöntemiyle elde edildi. Ki-kare testi ve iki ortalama arasındaki farkın önemlilik testi kullanılarak veriler analiz edildi. Menstrual hijyen alışkanlıkları alt boyut puanı ortalaması yerel öğrencilerde (32.51±3.88) uluslararası öğrencilere (29.54±3.54) göre (p<0.001); yerel öğrencilerin genital hijyen davranışları ölçeği toplam puan ortalaması (94.45 ±7.96), uluslararası öğrencilere göre (89.51±9.07) anlamlı şekilde daha yüksek bulundu (p<0.001). Uluslararası öğrencilerin yerel öğrencilere gore menstruasyon dönemi hakkında ençok bilgiyi arkadaştan aldığı (p<0.001), okulda menstrual ürünleri değiştirmeyi tercih etmediği (p=0.005), genital bölge temizliğinde sabun/şampuan/kozmetik ürünleri daha fazla tercih ettiği (p<0.001) ve hijyenik ped kullanımının anlamlı şekilde daha düşük olduğu bulundu (p=0.014). Bu çalışmada yerel öğrencilerde genital hijyen davranışları ölçeği toplam puanı ile menstrual hijyen alışkanlıkları alt boyut puanının uluslararası öğrencilere göre daha yüksek olduğu saptandı. Uluslararası öğrencilerin menstruasyon dönemi hakkında ençok bilgiyi arkadaşlarından aldıkları, menstruasyon döneminde hijyenik peddler harici ürünlerde kullandıkları ve genital hijyen temizliğinde sabun, şampuan ve kozmetik ürünlerinin kullanımını tercih ettikleri bulundu. Sağlık profesyonellerinin hem uluslararası hem de yerel öğrencilere iyi genital hijyen uygulamaları konusunda eğitim planlaması önerilir.

Etik Beyan

Bu çalışma için Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi Sosyal ve Beşerî Bilimler Araştırmaları Etik Kurulundan (Tarih: 26.12.2023, Sayı: 68) onay alınmıştır.

Kaynakça

  • Umami A, Molnár R, Murti B. The relationship between genital hygiene behaviors and genital infections among women: A systematic review. Jurnal Ners. 2022;17(1):89-101. doi:10.20473/jn. v16i1.34402.
  • Demir İ, Öztürk GZ, Uzun A. Analyzing the Relationship Between Genital Hygiene Behaviors in Women and Urinary Tract Infection in Any Period of Life. Ankara Med J. 2020;20(4):982-992. doi:10.5505/amj.2020.37640.
  • Calik KY, Erkaya R, Ince G, Korkmaz Yildiz N. Genital Hygiene Behaviors of Women and Their Effect on Vaginal Infections. Clin Exp Health Sci. 2020; 10:210-216. doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.565845
  • Bulut A, Yiğitbaş Ç, Çelik G. Genital Hygiene Behaviors from Perspective of Nursing Students. Med J Ankara Tr Res Hosp. 2019;52(3):227-232.
  • Bilgiç D, Yüksel P, Gülhan H, Şirin F, Uygun H. Üniversitede Yurtta Kalan Kız Öğrencilerin Genital Hijyen Davranışları ve Sağlık Sonuçları. Acıbadem Üniv Saglik Bilim Derg. 2019;(3):478-485. doi:10.31067/0.2018.86
  • Kuruc HS, Avcı N. Evaluation of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of Female Secondary School Students: In Turkiye. J Clin Med Kaz. 2024;21(2). doi:10.23950/jcmk/14399.
  • Abiç A. Determination of Genital Hygiene Behaviors and Affecting Factors of Women of Reproductive Age. Mediterr Nurs Midwifery. 2025;5(1):31-38. doi:10.4274/MNM.2024.24236.
  • Workshop on Internationalization in Higher Education and the International Visibility of Universities in Türkiye | Turkish Academy of Sciences. Accessed August 22, 2025. https://tuba.gov.tr/tr/haberler/akademiden-haberler/yuksekogretimde-uluslararasilasma-ve-turkiyedeki-universitelerin-uluslararasi-gorunurlugu-calistayi
  • Alkhatib A, Wu W, Alshikh AH, Pakwan Suwal R, Ni Z, Li X. The experiences of menstrual symptom changes among international students studying in China during the acculturation period: A phenomenology study. Int J Nurs Sci. 2023;10(2):221-229. doi: 10.1016/J.IJNSS.2023.03.004.
  • Thakuri DS, Thapa RK, Singh S, Khanal GN, Khatri RB. A harmful religio-cultural practice (Chhaupadi) during menstruation among adolescent girls in Nepal: Prevalence and policies for eradication. PLoS One. 2021;16(9): e0256968. doi: 10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0256968.
  • Kwame A, Li H, Petrucka P, Maina G. Sexual and Reproductive Health Experiences of International Students Studying in Universities of Western Countries. J Int Stud. 2023;14(3). doi:10.32674 /jis. v14i3.6011.
  • Karahan N. Development of a Genital Hygiene Behavior Scale: Validity and Reliability Study. Istanbul Med J. 2017;18(3):157-162. doi:10.5152/imj.2017.82957.
  • Akter M, Jamil S, Kabir H. Recognizing Rohingya adolescent girls’ menstrual hygiene in Bangladesh to enhance reproductive health: a commentary. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2023;85(4):1304-1305. doi:10.1097/MS9.00000 00000000283.
  • Santina T, Wehbe N, Ziade FM et al. Assessment of beliefs and practices relating to menstrual hygiene of adolescent girls in Lebanon. Int J Health Sci Res. 2013;3(12):75-88.
  • Chandra-Mouli V, Patel SV. Mapping the knowledge and understanding of menarche, menstrual hygiene and menstrual health among adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries. Reprod Health. 2017;14(1):1-16. doi:10.1186/S12978-017-0293-
  • Karakaş S, Dikici A, Oyardıgamze. Üniversite Öğrencilerinde Premenstrual Sendromile Baş Etme Yöntemlerinin Belirlenmesi. İstanbul Rumeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2023;1(2):42-58.
  • Ameade EPK, Garti HA. Relationship between Female University Students’ Knowledge on Menstruation and Their Menstrual Hygiene Practices: A Study in Tamale, Ghana. Adv Prev Med. 2016; 2016:1-10. doi:10.1155/2016/1056235.
  • Alharbi K, Alkharan A, Abukhamseen D, Altassan M, Alzahrani W, Fayed A. Knowledge, readiness, and myths about menstruation among students at the Princess Noura University. J Family Med Prim Care. 2018;7(6):1197. doi: 10.4103/JFMPC.JFMPC_279_18.
  • Akgöz AA, Dağyar M. Yabancı öğrencilerin eğitimde yaşadığı sorunlara yönelik bir meta sentez çalışması. Uluslararası Anadolu Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2023;7(2):386-404. doi:10.47525/ULASBID.1269657.
  • Castro S, Czura K. Cultural taboos and misinformation about menstrual health management in rural Bangladesh. World Dev. 2025; 188:106871. doi: 10.1016/J.WORLDDEV.2024.106871.
  • Mirzaee F, Pouredalati M, Ahmadi A, Ghazaznfarpour M. Barriers to Puberty Talk between Mothers and Daughters: A Qualitative Study. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2021;43(5):362-367. doi:10.1055/S-0041-1729148.
  • Topuz Ş, Büyükkayacı Duman N, Güneş A. Genital Hygiene Practices of Female Students at First Class in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory. 2015;6(3):85-90. doi: 10.18663/ TJCL.80899.
  • Şen S, Er Güneri S. Öğrenci Hemşirelerin Genital Hijyen Uygulamaları ve Farkındalıkları. CBU-SBED. 2020;7(2):96-101. doi:10.34087/cbusbed.531635.
  • Roy D, Kasemi N, Halder M, Majumder M. Factors Associated with Exclusive Use of Hygienic Methods during Menstruation among Adolescent Girls (15–19 Years) in Urban India: Evidence from NFHS-5. Heliyon. 2024;10(8): e29731. doi: 10.1016/J.HELIYON. 2024.E29731.
  • Tamiru S, Mamo K, Acidria P, Mushi R, Ali CS, Ndebele L. Towards a sustainable solution for school menstrual hygiene management: cases of Ethiopia, Uganda, South-Sudan, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Waterlines. 2015;34(1):92-102.
  • Aydin Kartal Y, Engin B, Teke B. Genital hygiene behaviors of midwifery students. Int J Caring Sci. 2020;13(3):2029-2036.
  • Habtegiorgis Y, Sisay T, Kloos H, et al. Menstrual hygiene practices among high school girls in urban areas in Northeastern Ethiopia: A neglected issue in water, sanitation, and hygiene research. PLoS One. 2021;16(6). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248825.
  • Parikh V, Nagar S. Menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls studying in a university of Gujarat. J Family Med Prim Care. 2022;11(7):3607-3612. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2303_21.
  • Daher A, Albaini O, Siff L, Farah S, Jallad K. Intimate hygiene practices and reproductive tract infections: A systematic review. Gynecol Obstet Clin Med. 2022; 2:129-135. doi.org/10.1016/j.gocm.2022. 06.001
  • Al Mutairi H, Jahan S. Knowledge and practice of self-hygiene during menstruation among female adolescent students in Buraidah city. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021;10(4):1569-1575. doi: 10.4103/JFMPC.JFMPC_2321_20.
  • Farage MA, Bramante M. Genital hygiene: Culture, practices, and health impact. The Vulva: Physiology and Clinical Management, Second Edition. Published online January 1, 2017;297-312. doi:10.1201/9781315113739-36.
  • Chen Y, Bruning E, Rubino J, Eder SE. Role of female intimate hygiene in vulvovaginal health: Global hygiene practices and product usage. Women’s Health. 2017;13(3):58. doi:10.1177/1745505717731011.

Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 34 Sayı: 3, 424 - 431, 30.12.2025
https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.1670329

Öz

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.

Etik Beyan

Ethics committee approval was received for this study from the Social and Human Sciences Research Ethics Committee Ethics Committee of Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University University (Date: 26.12.2023, Number: 68).

Kaynakça

  • Umami A, Molnár R, Murti B. The relationship between genital hygiene behaviors and genital infections among women: A systematic review. Jurnal Ners. 2022;17(1):89-101. doi:10.20473/jn. v16i1.34402.
  • Demir İ, Öztürk GZ, Uzun A. Analyzing the Relationship Between Genital Hygiene Behaviors in Women and Urinary Tract Infection in Any Period of Life. Ankara Med J. 2020;20(4):982-992. doi:10.5505/amj.2020.37640.
  • Calik KY, Erkaya R, Ince G, Korkmaz Yildiz N. Genital Hygiene Behaviors of Women and Their Effect on Vaginal Infections. Clin Exp Health Sci. 2020; 10:210-216. doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.565845
  • Bulut A, Yiğitbaş Ç, Çelik G. Genital Hygiene Behaviors from Perspective of Nursing Students. Med J Ankara Tr Res Hosp. 2019;52(3):227-232.
  • Bilgiç D, Yüksel P, Gülhan H, Şirin F, Uygun H. Üniversitede Yurtta Kalan Kız Öğrencilerin Genital Hijyen Davranışları ve Sağlık Sonuçları. Acıbadem Üniv Saglik Bilim Derg. 2019;(3):478-485. doi:10.31067/0.2018.86
  • Kuruc HS, Avcı N. Evaluation of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of Female Secondary School Students: In Turkiye. J Clin Med Kaz. 2024;21(2). doi:10.23950/jcmk/14399.
  • Abiç A. Determination of Genital Hygiene Behaviors and Affecting Factors of Women of Reproductive Age. Mediterr Nurs Midwifery. 2025;5(1):31-38. doi:10.4274/MNM.2024.24236.
  • Workshop on Internationalization in Higher Education and the International Visibility of Universities in Türkiye | Turkish Academy of Sciences. Accessed August 22, 2025. https://tuba.gov.tr/tr/haberler/akademiden-haberler/yuksekogretimde-uluslararasilasma-ve-turkiyedeki-universitelerin-uluslararasi-gorunurlugu-calistayi
  • Alkhatib A, Wu W, Alshikh AH, Pakwan Suwal R, Ni Z, Li X. The experiences of menstrual symptom changes among international students studying in China during the acculturation period: A phenomenology study. Int J Nurs Sci. 2023;10(2):221-229. doi: 10.1016/J.IJNSS.2023.03.004.
  • Thakuri DS, Thapa RK, Singh S, Khanal GN, Khatri RB. A harmful religio-cultural practice (Chhaupadi) during menstruation among adolescent girls in Nepal: Prevalence and policies for eradication. PLoS One. 2021;16(9): e0256968. doi: 10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0256968.
  • Kwame A, Li H, Petrucka P, Maina G. Sexual and Reproductive Health Experiences of International Students Studying in Universities of Western Countries. J Int Stud. 2023;14(3). doi:10.32674 /jis. v14i3.6011.
  • Karahan N. Development of a Genital Hygiene Behavior Scale: Validity and Reliability Study. Istanbul Med J. 2017;18(3):157-162. doi:10.5152/imj.2017.82957.
  • Akter M, Jamil S, Kabir H. Recognizing Rohingya adolescent girls’ menstrual hygiene in Bangladesh to enhance reproductive health: a commentary. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2023;85(4):1304-1305. doi:10.1097/MS9.00000 00000000283.
  • Santina T, Wehbe N, Ziade FM et al. Assessment of beliefs and practices relating to menstrual hygiene of adolescent girls in Lebanon. Int J Health Sci Res. 2013;3(12):75-88.
  • Chandra-Mouli V, Patel SV. Mapping the knowledge and understanding of menarche, menstrual hygiene and menstrual health among adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries. Reprod Health. 2017;14(1):1-16. doi:10.1186/S12978-017-0293-
  • Karakaş S, Dikici A, Oyardıgamze. Üniversite Öğrencilerinde Premenstrual Sendromile Baş Etme Yöntemlerinin Belirlenmesi. İstanbul Rumeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2023;1(2):42-58.
  • Ameade EPK, Garti HA. Relationship between Female University Students’ Knowledge on Menstruation and Their Menstrual Hygiene Practices: A Study in Tamale, Ghana. Adv Prev Med. 2016; 2016:1-10. doi:10.1155/2016/1056235.
  • Alharbi K, Alkharan A, Abukhamseen D, Altassan M, Alzahrani W, Fayed A. Knowledge, readiness, and myths about menstruation among students at the Princess Noura University. J Family Med Prim Care. 2018;7(6):1197. doi: 10.4103/JFMPC.JFMPC_279_18.
  • Akgöz AA, Dağyar M. Yabancı öğrencilerin eğitimde yaşadığı sorunlara yönelik bir meta sentez çalışması. Uluslararası Anadolu Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2023;7(2):386-404. doi:10.47525/ULASBID.1269657.
  • Castro S, Czura K. Cultural taboos and misinformation about menstrual health management in rural Bangladesh. World Dev. 2025; 188:106871. doi: 10.1016/J.WORLDDEV.2024.106871.
  • Mirzaee F, Pouredalati M, Ahmadi A, Ghazaznfarpour M. Barriers to Puberty Talk between Mothers and Daughters: A Qualitative Study. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2021;43(5):362-367. doi:10.1055/S-0041-1729148.
  • Topuz Ş, Büyükkayacı Duman N, Güneş A. Genital Hygiene Practices of Female Students at First Class in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory. 2015;6(3):85-90. doi: 10.18663/ TJCL.80899.
  • Şen S, Er Güneri S. Öğrenci Hemşirelerin Genital Hijyen Uygulamaları ve Farkındalıkları. CBU-SBED. 2020;7(2):96-101. doi:10.34087/cbusbed.531635.
  • Roy D, Kasemi N, Halder M, Majumder M. Factors Associated with Exclusive Use of Hygienic Methods during Menstruation among Adolescent Girls (15–19 Years) in Urban India: Evidence from NFHS-5. Heliyon. 2024;10(8): e29731. doi: 10.1016/J.HELIYON. 2024.E29731.
  • Tamiru S, Mamo K, Acidria P, Mushi R, Ali CS, Ndebele L. Towards a sustainable solution for school menstrual hygiene management: cases of Ethiopia, Uganda, South-Sudan, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Waterlines. 2015;34(1):92-102.
  • Aydin Kartal Y, Engin B, Teke B. Genital hygiene behaviors of midwifery students. Int J Caring Sci. 2020;13(3):2029-2036.
  • Habtegiorgis Y, Sisay T, Kloos H, et al. Menstrual hygiene practices among high school girls in urban areas in Northeastern Ethiopia: A neglected issue in water, sanitation, and hygiene research. PLoS One. 2021;16(6). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248825.
  • Parikh V, Nagar S. Menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls studying in a university of Gujarat. J Family Med Prim Care. 2022;11(7):3607-3612. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2303_21.
  • Daher A, Albaini O, Siff L, Farah S, Jallad K. Intimate hygiene practices and reproductive tract infections: A systematic review. Gynecol Obstet Clin Med. 2022; 2:129-135. doi.org/10.1016/j.gocm.2022. 06.001
  • Al Mutairi H, Jahan S. Knowledge and practice of self-hygiene during menstruation among female adolescent students in Buraidah city. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021;10(4):1569-1575. doi: 10.4103/JFMPC.JFMPC_2321_20.
  • Farage MA, Bramante M. Genital hygiene: Culture, practices, and health impact. The Vulva: Physiology and Clinical Management, Second Edition. Published online January 1, 2017;297-312. doi:10.1201/9781315113739-36.
  • Chen Y, Bruning E, Rubino J, Eder SE. Role of female intimate hygiene in vulvovaginal health: Global hygiene practices and product usage. Women’s Health. 2017;13(3):58. doi:10.1177/1745505717731011.
Toplam 32 adet kaynakça vardır.

Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil İngilizce
Konular Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği
Bölüm Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar

Fatih Okan 0000-0002-7544-9051

Ayla Korkmaz 0000-0002-0052-0378

Gönderilme Tarihi 5 Nisan 2025
Kabul Tarihi 12 Kasım 2025
Yayımlanma Tarihi 30 Aralık 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı Yıl 2025 Cilt: 34 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA Okan, F., & Korkmaz, A. (2025). Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 34(3), 424-431. https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.1670329
AMA Okan F, Korkmaz A. Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student. JHS. Aralık 2025;34(3):424-431. doi:10.34108/eujhs.1670329
Chicago Okan, Fatih, ve Ayla Korkmaz. “Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student”. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 34, sy. 3 (Aralık 2025): 424-31. https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.1670329.
EndNote Okan F, Korkmaz A (01 Aralık 2025) Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 34 3 424–431.
IEEE F. Okan ve A. Korkmaz, “Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student”, JHS, c. 34, sy. 3, ss. 424–431, 2025, doi: 10.34108/eujhs.1670329.
ISNAD Okan, Fatih - Korkmaz, Ayla. “Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student”. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 34/3 (Aralık2025), 424-431. https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.1670329.
JAMA Okan F, Korkmaz A. Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student. JHS. 2025;34:424–431.
MLA Okan, Fatih ve Ayla Korkmaz. “Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student”. Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 34, sy. 3, 2025, ss. 424-31, doi:10.34108/eujhs.1670329.
Vancouver Okan F, Korkmaz A. Comparison of Genital Hygiene Behaviors of International and National Female Student. JHS. 2025;34(3):424-31.