A Cross- sectional Study to Assess the Knowledge and Expressed Practices Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescents in Selected Community, New Delhi

Abstract

Aim: The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge of adolescent girls regarding menstrual hygiene and to assess the expressed practices among adolescent girls regarding menstrual hygiene in the
selected community, New Delhi.
Introduction: Menstruation starts in adolescence for females. There are serious reproductive diseases that can arise from poor menstrual hygiene. Nonetheless, menstrual hygiene can be enhanced by increasing awareness of menstruation even prior to menarche. A cross-sectional study to assess the knowledge and expressed practices regarding menstrual hygiene was conducted among adolescents in a selected community, New Delhi.
Methodology: A quantitative approach with descriptive survey design was employed among 110 adolescent girls in the community at Sangam Vihar. Data was collected in family setting. A semi-structured, self administering questionnaire was used to collect information on demographic profile, general information regarding menstruation, knowledge about menstruation, and expressed practices regarding menstrual hygiene. The survey was conducted in June 2023.
Results: Results showed that in terms of knowledge, 72.7% of adolescent girls fell in the ‘above average’ category, 15.45% subjects in ‘below average’ and only 11.8% came in the ‘under average’ category.
Conclusion: The study highlights that the majority of adolescent girls demonstrated above-average knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene, indicating a positive level of awareness within the community.

How to cite this article:
Dagar V, Kumari D. A Cross- sectional Study to
Assess the Knowledge and Expressed Practices
Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescents
in Selected Community, New Delhi. Int J Nurs
Midwif Res. 2024;11(3):2-6.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202413