Menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls: A cross sectional study in Field

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Menstruation is a natural process yet regarded as unclean/dirty in Indian society and associated with different social and cultural restrictions resulting in adverse health outcomes. This poses a serious problem for adolescent girl’s health.

METHODOLOGY:

A cross-sectional study was conducted where a preformed semi-structured questionnaire was used. 100 girls aged 13 to 16 years of age included in study. Analysis was done using Microsoft Excel 2019.

RESULT:

38% of girls had a painful cycle and. 46% of girls used commercial sanitary pads, while 35% used cloth and 19% used both. Almost above half of them weren't involved in religious activities and abstained from household chores during menstruation.49% of girls used dustbin for disposal of sanitary pads.

CONCLUSION:

Imparting knowledge regarding menstrual health is an essential prerequisite for strengthening adolescent health. Different sessions should be held for adolescent girls in school informing them.