Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2015

Exploring Adolescent Girls‘ Health: A Cross–sectional Study

Dr Arshiya Masood, Dr S Dwivedi, Dr Narendra Tiwary

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A cross sectional study was carried out on adolescent girls (15–19 years) in rural and urban areas of Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh with the objectives1. To explore adolescent girls’ opinion regarding some social issues related to their life 2. To assess their menstrual hygiene and reproductive health problems 3. To assess their perception regarding RTI/STDs including HIV/AIDS 4. To provide suggestive measures if required.167 girls from rural and 97 girls from urban areas were selected randomly from 5 villages in rural areas and 2 blocks in urban areas. A low awareness on various important issues regarding RTIs/STDs, unsatisfactory menstrual hygiene was found. Moreover 20% girls were having menstrual problems and 16% girls were suffering from RTIs as per syndromic approach. A need to address their simple but distinctive needs was felt in a friendly way

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Dr Arshiya Masood, Dr S Dwivedi, Dr Narendra Tiwary Exploring Adolescent Girls¥ Health: A CrossSectional Study Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 3 March 2015

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