A Kap study on menstrual hygiene in adolescent girls

Abstract

Objective of Study: To study Awareness and hygienic practice among adolescent girls during menstruation. Aims and Objectives: To study demographic profile of study group and to assess hygiene practices during menstruation.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Girls in Ghizer, Gilgit, Pakistan

“…Young people are more likely to adopt unhealthy behaviors and encounter many problems related to their sexual and reproductive health [8]. Because of this transition, young girls face difficulties in managing their menstruation and are exposed to societal taboos [9] However, menstruation or menses is a normal process in females when they reach reproductive age [10].There is evidence that, both in developed and underdeveloped countries, girls experience the early onset of menstruation due to changes in lifestyle, environmental factors, and geographical location [11]. A study in Pakistan reported an age of 12 to 14 years for menarche [11].…”

“…Girls in developing countries encounter problems in managing menstruation properly because they lack the basic facilities of WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), proper information, a suitable environment, and support, which ultimately, affects their basic human rights to education, health, and privacy [16,17]. This is due to a lack of knowledge, improper awareness, and poor attitudes and practices towards menstruation and menstrual hygiene [5,9]. Additionally, several studies have revealed that the lack of availability of WASH facilities at schools, anxiety about blood dripping onto clothes, a lack of access to sanitary pads, and the poor attitudes of male students and teachers towards menstruation are linked with poor menstrual hygiene [18].…”