A study of knowledge and communication on menstruation among adolescent school girls in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Ms. Sharon N Aishwariya.B; Dr. M. Sri Hari

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2016

A study of knowledge and communication on menstruation among adolescent school girls in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Ms. Sharon N Aishwariya. B, Dr. M. Sri Hari

Abstract :

Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood between 10–19 years (World health organization) and adolescent girls often lack knowledge regarding reproduction and menstrual health which is often clouded by taboos, myths, socio–cultural restrictions etc. Therefore the adolescent girls stay ignorant of the natural cycle of body and facts around menstruation which results in adverse health outcomes in attitude and practice. This study explores the level of knowledge among the adolescents on menstrual cycle, hygiene, nutrition, myth and personal care among the adolescent school girls. Often the girls stay unwitting of their own body functions and therefore it becomes necessary for effective communication and to educate the girls on safe menstrual practices. Thus this study also focuses on examining the girls’ health communicators and the content of information they received during their menarche.