Factors associated with age at menarche, menstrual knowledge, and hygiene practices among schoolgirls in Sharjah, UAE

Factors associated with age at menarche, menstrual knowledge, and hygiene practices among schoolgirls in Sharjah, UAE

Age at the onset of menarche is affected by several factors. However, the characterization of such factors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains partly elusive. We investigated the factors influencing the mean menarcheal age in schoolgirls from Sharjah, UAE. We also evaluated the menstrual knowl...

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Main Authors: Amena Mohamad Ali, Sara Alaaeldin Bashier, Shahad Ahmed, Hiyam Husam Eddin Subeh, Rania Mahmoud Taha, Samah Ali Ibrahim, Rahaf Fouad Altelbani, Nada Ayman Yakout, Asiyeh Ebrahim Davoodi, Amna Khalid, Asima Karim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Adolescence and Youth
Subjects:
Menarche
body mass index
knowledge
hygiene practices
schoolgirls
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02673843.2024.2367117
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