Community Health Nursing Students Deliver Adolescent Hygiene Awareness Seminar at Sazan High School
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, as part of the community engagement activities organized by the Department of Community Health Nursing at Cihan University–Erbil, a group of second-stage nursing students conducted an educational awareness visit to Sazan High School for Girls. The visit aimed to raise students’ awareness of the importance of personal hygiene and healthy practices during adolescence.
The student delegation was warmly received by the school’s Assistant Principal, Ms. Suham Abdulla, prior to the seminar. The awareness session was delivered by Yalda Beshar and Lina Ibrahim and focused on key aspects of personal hygiene relevant to adolescent girls.
During the seminar, each presenter addressed a specific topic related to adolescent health. Lina Ibrahim presented ‘Physical Changes During Adolescence,’ explaining that this stage involves normal physical developments that require increased attention to personal hygiene. She highlighted the importance of daily hygiene routines such as regular bathing, brushing teeth, washing hands, and caring for hair and nails in maintaining health, comfort, and self-confidence.
Yalda Beshar delivered a lecture titled ‘Menstrual Hygiene and the Role of Cleanliness.’ She explained that menstruation is a natural and healthy process during adolescence and emphasized the importance of proper hygiene practices during this period. Her presentation covered correct menstrual hygiene, including hand and genital cleanliness, and described how these practices help prevent infections, promote comfort, and support personal and environmental health.
Throughout the session, the presenters stressed the value of adopting healthy hygiene habits as part of everyday life. Students participated actively and were encouraged to apply the knowledge gained to improve their personal health and overall well-being.
At the end of the visit, the school administration expressed appreciation to the students of Cihan University–Erbil for organizing the seminar. They commended the relevance of the topics and acknowledged the session’s positive impact on students’ health awareness, while expressing interest in strengthening future cooperation with the university.
