A Study of Menarche Experiences and Related  Problems Among Adolescent Girls of Jammu, J&K  (India)

Priyanka Sharma; Dr. Shashi Manhas

Volume : III, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

A Study of Menarche Experiences and Related Problems Among Adolescent Girls of Jammu, J&K (India)

Priyanka Sharma, Dr. Shashi Manhas

Abstract :

Most females exhibit some degree of pain and discomfort during menstrual period, which can impact on their daily activities, and disturb their productivity at home or at their workplace. In our country many girls may lack appropriate and sufficient information regarding dysmenorrhoea and menstrual hygiene, causing incorrect unhealthy behaviour during their menstrual periods. The present research focuses on menarche experiences and menstrual problems among adolescent girls of Jammu. A sample of 400 adolescent girls in the age group of 11–15 years was selected from Jammu City. 200 adolescent girls from Government Schools and 200 from Private School were selected by using random sampling technique. Interview schedule was used to gather the relevant information. Results of the study revealed that the general health problems suffered by the respondents during menstruation were stomach–ache, weakness in the whole body, backache and heavy bleeding. Irritability, stress and anxiety were the experiences which were found among most of the respondents during menstruation. Regarding solutions for their problems they were suggested to have hot milk and in severe cases medicine.