Muslim Women's Beliefs About Menstruation in Turkey

This study aimed to determine health, nutrition, religious beliefs, hygiene, and beliefs concerning menstruation of women aged between 18 and 49 years. This research was conducted as a descriptive study in primary health centers in one province in eastern Turkey between 2017 and 2019. The study samp...

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Authors: Aktürk, Ümmühan (Author) ; Erci, Behice (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. 2023
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2023, Volume: 62, Issue: 5, Pages: 3188-3203
Further subjects:B Menstruation
B Nursing
B Religious Beliefs
B Sociocultural practices
B Sexual health
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)

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