A study among school-going adolescent girls in Rewa city, Madhya Pradesh, India: awareness and practices regarding menstruation

Abstract

Introduction
The World Health Organization defines adolescence as 10-19 years of age. In India, as per the most recent 2011 census, the adolescent population is 253 million, a quarter of the country’s total population. Menarche is an important milestone in a girl’s life and the beginning of her reproductive life. Menstruation is a challenge for many girls, as lack of sanitary products restricts their involvement in education and social activities. The aim of this study was to estimate menstrual awareness and hygiene practices among school-going adolescent girls.