MENSTRUAL EDUCATION IN IMPROVING WOMEN'S HEALTH: SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

Abstract This research focuses on the importance of menstrual education in improving women's health from scientific and cultural perspectives. A comprehensive menstrual education program can enhance women's understanding of their menstrual cycles, help them recognize health issues, and reduce social stigma associated with menstruation. The study targeted high school girls, as adolescence is a critical transition period where habits and understandings about health are formed. The educational initiative was conducted through several phases: observation, group interviews, education sessions, and feedback collection. The target group was all tenth-grade female students at SMA Negeri 1 Genteng. The observation phase identified the participants and assessed their initial understanding of menstruation and prevalent myths. Group interviews revealed that most students had limited direct knowledge about menstrual health and relied on information from parents, friends, or social media. Educational sessions addressed these gaps and provided accurate information.