Table 7 Reasons of school absenteeism during menstruation days, Northeast Ethiopia, 2013 (n = 248)
Reasons (n = 248) | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Shame/fear of leakage/staining | 204 | 82.26 |
Had no pad to manage period | 139 | 56.05 |
No private place to manage period at school | 78 | 31.45 |
Lack of continuous water supply | 57 | 22.98 |
Pain/discomfort | 52 | 20.97 |
Lack of disposal system for pads/cloths | 21 | 8.47 |
Lack of separate bathroom for girls | 19 | 7.66 |