Knowledge and attitudes on anemia and menstrual health among Malaysian female university students

Abstract Anemia is a significant public health concern, particularly among young female adults due to its potential impact on reproductive health. This study investigated the association between anemia-related knowledge, attitudes, menstrual health, and anemia status among Malaysian university stude...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Kai Ting Mok, Satvinder Kaur, Yee-How Say, Siti Sabariah Bahari, Chirawat Paratthakonkun, Trias Mahmudiono, Nurliyana Abdul Razak
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2024-10-01
Subjects:	Anemia Knowledge Attitude Menstrual health Preventive health Women’s health
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-76655-9

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