Menstrual Hygiene in Adolescent Girls: Findings from a Survey in the Urban Government Schools, Visakhapatnam, India
Background: Menstrual health management is influenced by social and cultural factors, as well as knowledge gaps. Poor hygiene practices can negatively affect academic performance and health outcomes. Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted among 1350 adolescent girls in urban public schools in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/PMRR.PMRR_88_24 |
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| Summary: | Background:
Menstrual health management is influenced by social and cultural factors, as well as knowledge gaps. Poor hygiene practices can negatively affect academic performance and health outcomes.
Materials and Methods:
A survey was conducted among 1350 adolescent girls in urban public schools in Visakhapatnam, India.
Results:
The survey found positive progress in menstrual hygiene management, but some challenges remain. While 81.7% of girls reported having enough sanitary materials, only 66.1% had access to soap and water for hygiene purposes. Over half (52.4%) of the students struggled with menstrual pain, and 37.6% reported difficulty participating in school activities during their periods. Notably, 93.5% of the respondents were unaware of the human papillomavirus vaccine and its ability to prevent cervical cancer.
Conclusions:
This survey highlights progress in menstrual hygiene management in urban schools, and also identifies persistent knowledge gaps and access issues. |
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| ISSN: | 2950-5828 2950-5836 |