THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOTHER'S ROLE WITH MENSTRUAL SELF-CARE BEHAVIOR IN ADOLESCENTS AT SMP KAWUNG 1 SURABAYA

Abstract

Menstrual blood is an ideal place for the growth of bacteria and fungi that cause vaginal
discharge and infection (Pribakti, 20120. During menstruation, a person needs to pay more
attention to personal hygiene than usual because several changes occur in his body. Good
self-care during menstruation, such as using proper pads, the intensity of giving pads, using
clean water, and how to clean the genital area adequately are fundamental and very important
to note (Thakree et all, 2011). The population in this study were adolescents at SMP Kawung
1Surabaya which were included in the category of adolescents who had experienced
menstruation. The total population of the study was 208 people.This study uses a simple
random sampling technique or also called Simple Random Samplin.Independent VariableIn
this study is the role of the mother and This dependent variable is self-care behavior during
menstruation. The role of mothers in adolescents at SMP Kawung 1 Surabaya is in the
sufficient category.2. Self-care behavior during menstruation in adolescents at SMP Kawung
1 Surabaya is in the good category.There Is A Significant Relationship Between The Role Of
The Mother And Self-Care Behavior During Menstruation In Adolescents At SMP Kawung 1
Surabaya.