Knowledge, attitude and practice of intimate care and its association with vaginal discharge among female students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Raduan, Nur Izzati and Mohamed Zain, Siti Hajar (2024) Knowledge, attitude and practice of intimate care and its association with vaginal discharge among female students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. International Journal of Care Scholars, 7 (3). pp. 58-66. ISSN 2600-898X

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Abstract

Background: Prioritizing cleanliness, especially in intimate areas, is crucial for personal health. Globally, around 10% of women suffer from genital infections, and 75% of them have experienced these infections before and the rate of occurrence is increasing in many developing countries. Many women intend to get screened for vaginal discharge problems, but due to taboos and other factors, they often do not follow through with the process. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards intimate hygiene and the association between knowledge, attitude, and practices on intimate care and vaginal discharge among female students at International Islamic University Malaysia Kuantan (IIUMK). Methods: Two hundred and sixty respondents from different Kulliyyah were given a self-administered questionnaire. The data were analysed using SPSS software. Results: The finding showed that most of the respondents had good knowledge (87.5%) and practice (68.8%), and moderate attitude (53.6%) towards intimate care and its association with vaginal discharge. Conclusion: These findings of the study underscore the importance of targeted health education and awareness programs to further enhance intimate care practices and knowledge, particularly among younger women, married women, and those who are sexually active.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Female students; Intimate care; Vaginal discharge; Knowledge; Attitude; Practices
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT85.5 Standards for nursing care. Nursing audit. Evaluation and quality control of nursing care
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing
Depositing User:	Asst. Prof SITI HAJAR MOHAMED ZAIN
Date Deposited:	03 Jan 2025 18:44
Last Modified:	03 Jan 2025 18:44
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/118013

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