MENSTRUAL ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN TRIBAL AREA OF FAQEERGUJRI, DISTRICT SRINAGAR.

Dr Mahk Nelofar; Dr Satveer Choudhary; Prof.Dr Muneer Ahmad Masoodi

Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

MENSTRUAL ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN TRIBAL AREA OF FAQEERGUJRI, DISTRICT SRINAGAR.

Dr Mahk Nelofar, Dr Satveer Choudhary, Prof. Dr Muneer Ahmad Masoodi

Abstract :

· Background: Menstruation is generally considered as unclean process in Indian society. Isolation of the menstruating girls and restrictions imposed on them in the family, have reinforced a negative attitude towards this phenomenon. Aim and Objectives:To determine the attitude and practices among adolescent girls in tribal area of FaqeerGujari.To assess the knowledge and menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in tribal area of FaqeerGujari. Materials and Methods: A community based, cross sectional study was conducted in april–july, 2017 on 150 adolescent girls in tribal area of faqeergujari ,district Srinagar.A predesigned pretested questionnaire was used in the study. the data collection technique was by personal interview of the study subjects.Results: (83.9%)of study participants use cloth as an absorbent during menstruation and (78.2%) reuse it in subsequent periods. Only 16.3% of participants took bath during menstruation and 93.3% of participants miss school during periods. Conclusion: The findings showed that the knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene is low. Awareness regarding the need for information about good menstrual practices is very important. Menstrual hygiene is an issue needs to be addressed at all levels.