European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

STUDY ON MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS AND RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED DURING MENSTRUATION AMONG UNMARRIED GIRLS OF A RURAL COMMUNITY IN PUNJAB

Tamanna Sharma*, Meenu Kalia, Dinesh Kumar and Savita Prashar

ABSTRACT

Background: Menstruation” may be defined as a periodic and cyclical shedding of endometrium accompanied by loss of blood. It takes place at approximately 28 days interval between menarche (onset of menstruation) and menopause (cessation of menstruation). In order to enhance the reproductive health of girls, it is important to adopt a systematic strategy for dispelling myths and societal taboos related to menstruation. Methodology: The present study was conducted among the unmarried girls of 3 Villages. The sample of 246 subjects was determined by Multistage stratified random sampling technique. Out of which only 229 girls were included in the study because rest of the girls had not attained the menarche and some of them were not willing to participate in the study. Results: The mean age of the respondents is18±3 yrs. 181 (79.0%) of respondents knew about menstruation before menarche. For 80% of the girls source of information about the menarche was mother. 184 (80%) of girls responded that they did not face any restrictions during their period.

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