THE EFFICACY OF LEARNING PACKAGE REGARDING VAGINAL INFECTION AND ASSOCIATED RISK HEALTH BEHAVIORS AMONG FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

Vaginal infection is an important females’ health problem which is also associated with different negative impacts on sexual and family lives. However, genital hygiene is the major component of women's health and is very important for the protection of reproductive health. Aim: The study aims to determine the efficacy of learning package regarding vaginal infection and associated risk health behaviors among female university Students. Methods: Quasi –experimental study design. Samples of 107 students are involved in the study using stratified sampling technique. Tools: An interviewing Questionnaire sheet was developed by the researcher to collect data including the socio-demographic characteristics of student. Knowledge assessment sheet: was developed by the researcher to assess the knowledge regarding, biological health aspects and vaginal infection. Health practices sheet was given to female university students regarding preventive measures of vaginal infection which included questions about the healthy practices, related to perineal and menstrual hygiene. Results: The study revealed a highly statistically significant difference regarding total knowledge score level and practice in pre-intervention and post-intervention among the female students, which indicated an improvement in their knowledge about vaginal infection. Recommendation:  Further researches are needed to investigate the incidence, contributory factors leading to vaginal infection and the adequate preventive interventions. Also develop strategies towards improving female adolescent's students' health awareness and provision of appropriate reproductive health services.