A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES REGARDING MENSTRUAL PATTERN IN ADOLESCENT GIRL
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 26
Abstract
Adolescence is a transitional period during which a child matures into an adult. Menstrual related problem contribute to school absenteeism. beliefs, concepts, hygiene, and knowledge attitude about menstruation is objectively analysed and found that menarche was attained by 70% girls at 12-13 years and the mother helped the girls with information, 76% used the old clothes and reused them. 10% of the girls had school absenteeism. There is a need for imparting knowledge by including in the school curriculum.
Authors and Affiliations
Preeti G, Amaresh Amaresh, Bhargavi Bhargavi, Himabindu Singh, Lakshmi Lakshmi
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