A Study to Assess Knowledge and Practices regarding Menstruation and Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls of Selected Areas of Maharashtra
Journal Title: Journal of Nurse Midwifery and Maternal Health - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Menstruation, generally considered as unclean in the Indian society and have reinforced a negative attitude towards this phenomenon. Good hygienic practices such as the use of sanitary pads and adequate washing of the genital area are essential during menstruation. Awareness regarding the need for information about healthy menstrual practices is very important. It is essential to design a mechanism to address and gain the access of hygienic menstrual practices for adolescent girls. The present study has highlighted the need of adolescent girls to have accurate and adequate information about menstruation. Personal hygiene practices were also found to be unsatisfactory. It is important to educate adolescents about the issues related to menstruation, so that they could safeguard themselves against various infections and diseases.
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Leena Aswale (Rana)
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