Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: June | Volume: 10 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 168-175
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230620
Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Menstrual Hygiene Management Among School Girls of ZPPGHS, Gollaprolu, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Dr. Tummala Aarathi Reddy1, Dr. Sreevidhya J S1, Lovanya Duggirala1, Sumiya Siddiqui1, N S Safa1, B. Suchi1, G. Divya1, M. Priyanka11, M. Sai Surya1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MNR Homoeopathic Medical College, Kaloji Narayana Rao University, Sangareddy, India
Corresponding Author: Dr. Tummala Aarathi Reddy
ABSTRACT
Menstrual hygiene ignorance has an impact on women's everyday activities, social interactions, and the environment. Lack of knowledge and poor hygiene habits during menstruation are major causes of severe illnesses worldwide, including genital tract infections, urinary tract infections, and bad odour. This study on knowledge, attitude, and practice seeks to understand the level of awareness of menstrual health and hygiene among adolescent schoolgirls.
Using a census sampling method, the Menstrual hygiene questionnaire is sent by google form to the adolescent girls studying in the government school of Gollaprola, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh.323 students participated in the study. After that, we conducted menstrual hygiene Awareness class and after the session post-session questionnaire response was collected by google form. The statistical score for the responses was calculated & analysis was performed.
Keywords: Menstrual Hygiene, School Girls, Reproductive Tract Infections, Menstrual Period.
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