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Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 1/2012

01-01-2012 | Symposium on Adolescent Care Counseling

Menstrual Disorders and Menstrual Hygiene Practices in Higher Secondary School Girls

Authors: M. K. C. Nair, D. S. Chacko, Manju Ranjith Darwin, K. Padma, Babu George, Russell PS

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Special Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Objective

To study the menstrual problems and menstrual hygiene practices of adolescent girls in Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation.

Methods

Students of class XI and XII in the age group 15–19 years, belonging to ten Higher Secondary Schools within the Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation area were selected for the study by multistage sampling procedure and screened using a pretested self evaluation questionnaire.

Results

Menstrual disorders were reported in 21.1%. The most frequently reported problem during menstruation was dysmenorrhoea (72.4%) followed by oligomenorrhoea (11.3%). Only 11.5% of the girls who had menstrual problems sought treatment and majority from a gynecologist. Out of 81.5% girls who reported vaginal discharge, only 5.7% had abnormal discharge. Menstrual hygiene was adequate in the majority of girls.

Conclusions

Menstrual disorders are common in adolescence and can have significant consequences on future reproductive health.
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Metadata
Title
Menstrual Disorders and Menstrual Hygiene Practices in Higher Secondary School Girls
Authors
M. K. C. Nair
D. S. Chacko
Manju Ranjith Darwin
K. Padma
Babu George
Russell PS
Publication date
01-01-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue Special Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-011-0431-z

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