Impact of Health Education Intervention on Knowledge of Menstrual Disposal Among Female Adolescents in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State

This study examined the impact of a health education intervention on menstrual waste disposal knowledge among female adolescents in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State. A quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group design was used with 170 respondents, 85 in the control group and 85 in the experimental group, selected from two female-only secondary schools in Ilorin. The experimental group received six weeks of menstrual hygiene health education while the control group received placebo education on first aid and safety. Pre- and post-tests assessed knowledge of menstrual waste disposal methods. Findings showed a posttest shift in the experimental group towards more hygienic disposal practices. The study recommended educational workshops, community awareness campaigns, improved sanitation facilities, further research and feedback mechanisms to improve menstrual waste disposal knowledge and practices.