Adolescent Menstrual Problems In A Rural Community In Andhra Pradesh
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Adolescents constitute 22 % of population in India. Adolescent period defined by WHO as human growth and development that occurs from ages 10-19 years. A cross sectional study was conducted to know the prevalence of menstrual problems and menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent girls in a sub centre of Thottambedu Primary health centre in chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. Informed written consent was taken from the adolescent girls and their parents. Number of adolescent girls in the community was 405 out of which 346 could be contacted. Among them 300 girls who attained menarche were included in the study. The mean age of participants was 15.5±2.3yrs.The mean age of menarche was 13.6yrs. In the present study 16.66% of girls had menstrual irregularity, 44.46% had dysmenorrhea. Head ache,irritability and breast pain were the most common pre menstrual symptoms .The age of menarche in the present study correlated with other Indian studies .Though dysmenorrhea was a common problem, they did not seek treatment. Still 26.67% of the girls were using cloth and many of them were reusing it. Hence,it is neccessary to include information about menstruation, and hygienic practices as part of school curriculum in India and to provide counseling services for rural students.
Authors and Affiliations
V. Lakshmi Narayanamma, Indira I. , Guru Prasad G. , Jyothsna J.
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