The effect of utilization of menstrual tracking application on knowledge, practice and attitude among young females

Background: Menstrual cycle is a cyclic uterine bleeding in the female reproductive system that repeat from menarche to menopause. Menstrual tracking applications (MTA) are useful tools facilitate observation and analysis of menstrual cycle. Aim: the current study aimed to evaluate the effect of utilization of (MTA) on knowledge, practice and attitude among young females. Research Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used to achieve the aim of the study. Setting: The study was conducted at faculty of nursing at Matrouh University, Egypt. Sample: A purposive sample of 150 young female (one group pre and post) selected according to inclusion criteria. Tools: Four tools were used; Tool (I): Structured interviewing questionnaire, Tool (II): assessment of young females knowledge regarding (menstrual cycle, menstrual tracking application), Tool (III): assessment of young females practice regarding menstrual tracking application, Tool (IV): assessment of young females attitude regarding menstrual tracking application. Results: The finding of this study showed that the utilization of menstrual tracking application positive effect on knowledge, practice and attitude among young females. Statistically significant positive Correlation between total level of knowledge, practice and attitude pre and post utilization of menstrual tracking application among the studied young females. Conclusion: utilization of menstrual tracking application positive effect on knowledge, practice and attitude among young females. Recommendations: Raising awareness among young females about the utilization of menstrual tracking application during pregnancy period.