Prevalence of Menstrual Health and Hygiene Practices among Adolescent Girls of Dalgaon, Darrang: A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

The present study has been planned to assess knowledge on menstruation, status of the menstrual health, different hygiene practices and complications (if any) among some girls of Dalgaon, Darrang belonging to age group 13 to 22 years. A semi structured proforma was used to collect necessary information regarding various parameters associated with menstruation pattern, hygiene practice and its management. Respondents were found to attain menarche in between 10 to 15 years. SPSS version 17 has beenused for data analysis and the results were expressed in percentages. Out of 230 respondents,78% have regular menstrual cycle. Only 29% participants have knowledge on menstruation. Regarding hygiene practices, 73% respondents were found to use sanitary pads, 8% uses old cloth,7% uses new cloth and the rest 12% uses any materials available to them. 82% of total respondents have been suffering from dysmenorrheal. Current study demands for more awareness in proper management of menstruation as well as hygiene practices and cleanliness that should be further developed.