scholarly journals Impact of parenting style and upbringing on menstrual stress in adolescent South Indian girls

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 3688
Author(s):  
Christy Vijay ◽  
Naveen Ramesh ◽  
Kavita Peter Gonsalves
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Menstrual Period ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Menstrual Health

Background: School absenteeism because of major symptoms like dysmenorrhea has ranged from 14% to 51% and this has affected the participation of school going girls in school related activities. In developing countries, adolescent girls face health issues due to socio-economic, environmental conditions and gender discrimination. The parenting style has been explained by Baumrind, which harbours a particular coping mechanism. This study aimed to determine the level of stress in adolescent girls during menstruation using one of these standardised scales. Objective of this study was to assess stress levels during menstrual period among adolescent girls, problems faced during menstrual period and parenting skill effect on menstrual stress.Methods: This was a cross sectional study done on adolescent girls 13 to 19 years of age. The tool used in this study included demographic details, parenting style, (PSDQ scale), prevalence of stress (PSS). All the adolescent girls aged 13-19 years.Results: The study participants 54 (24.9%) felt stressed during the days of the menstrual period, 186 (85.7%) regarded their mother as the major source for menstruation related health issues, 112 (49.3%) did not get support from their family during the time of the menstrual period. Girls with parents who are very authoritarian 28 (31.5%) and very involved 34 (34%), had stress during the menstrual period.Conclusions: Parents play a very important role during the growing phase of an adolescent girl. The communication between parents and children related to menstrual health issues is dependent on educational status of the parents and their knowledge about menstrual health.

scholarly journals Menstrual health and related problems in adolescent girls of Lucknow district: a cross sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 5321
Author(s):  
Geeta Singh ◽  
Anish Khanna ◽  
Monika Agarwal ◽  
V. K. Singh ◽  
Rekha Sachan
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unequal Distribution ◽  
Urban Girls ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Menstrual Health ◽  
Menstrual Symptoms ◽  
Age Of Menarche

Background: Menstruation and related problems are difficult issues for adolescent girls and are a common reason for consulting healthcare providers. The objective of the study was to study the age of menarche, menstrual pattern, menstrual related health problems and health seeking behaviour for it.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in urban as well as rural schools of Lucknow district from August 2014 to September 2015. Multistage random sampling was used to select the requisite number of girls. A total of 600 girls of age group 10-19 years were interviewed and analysed using appropriate statistical methodsResults: The mean age of menarche of the total population was 13.2±1 years. During menstruation, urban girls had significantly excessive passage of clots (26.5%) and faced more discomfort in their routine activities (78.8%) when compared to their rural counterpart (25.2% and 73.4% respectively), whereas the relation was inverse with regard to school absenteeism that was significantly higher in rural girls (44.0%) than urban girls (32.3%). The usual age of menarche as well as the pattern of pre-menstrual symptoms varied significantly between the girls of rural and urban areas.Conclusions: With few exceptions, menstrual health related problems have an unequal distribution in girls of rural and urban origin. Hence effective management of menstrual problems will lose its chase unless health education targeting all the three groups viz.; adolescent girls, concerned parents and teachers have to be uniformly strengthened.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge and health care seeking behaviour for menstrual health among adolescent school girls in urban slums of Bengaluru: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 4881
Author(s):  
Mouna H. S. ◽  
Hamsa L. ◽  
Ranganath T. S. ◽  
Vishwanath N.
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Health ◽  
Health Care Seeking Behaviour ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Care Seeking Behaviour

Background: Adolescent girls are often less informed and less comfortable in accessing reproductive health care and information. Due to taboos and socio-cultural restrictions associated with menstruation and its issues, a culture of silence surrounds it. Every stage of women’s life influences next stage, thus present menstrual health will help the girls to have good reproductive, sexual and maternal health later. Good knowledge and better health care seeking behaviour will help in managing menstruation hygienically and with dignity. Hence the present study was undertaken with the objectives, to assess knowledge about menstruation and to determine health care seeking behaviour for menstrual health among adolescent girls in urban slums.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted to assess knowledge about menstruation and determine health seeking behaviour for menstrual health among 150 adolescent school girls. Multi stage random sampling with probability proportionate to size sampling technique was used. A pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire was self administered to assess socio-demographic factors, knowledge and health care seeking behaviour for menstrual health.Results: Among 150 adolescent girls, 102(68.0%) of them had good knowledge. Among girls who had excessive bleeding and irregular menses only half of them sought medical treatment (p<0.05) and though 59.5% had more than one symptoms in a cycle, only 37.3% sought treatment.Conclusions: Health care seeking behaviour for menstrual health among adolescent girls was marginally low, only 34(37.4%) sought treatment.

scholarly journals Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls in a Selected Secondary School of North-Eastern Part of Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Danjuma Shehu Uba ◽  
Md. Rabiul Islam ◽  
Md. Imdadul Haque ◽  
ABM Alauddin Chowdhury ◽  
Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Adolescence is the most critical period of human life when transitioning occurs from childhood to adulthood. Malnutrition is one of the major global health problems faced by many developing countries across the globe. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the nutritional status of adolescent girls in a selected secondary school in Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 250 adolescent girls who were available during the study period. A nutrition expert, together with an epidemiologist, gathered anthropometric information and measured the height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) of the participants. The BMI was calculated, and the dietary habits of the participants were reported based on their usual food habits. It is part of our limitations and has been addressed under the limitations. Data were collected using a self-administered and semi-structured questionnaire. Results: The mean age of the adolescent girls was 15.9 ± 0.9 years, and more than half (53.2%) were students of senior secondary class 1 (SS-1). More than half (54.4%) of the adolescent girls had average body weight, 36.0% were underweight, and only 9.6% were overweight. The following socio-demographic factors were significantly associated with the BMI of adolescent girls: Age, class of the students, monthly family income, mothers’ educational status, and area of residence. Close to four-fifths (78.4%) of the participants consumed rice more than twice in a week; more than eight-tenths (88.8%) of the participants consumed milk/milk products at least ≤ 2 in a week. About 84.4% of the participants took red meat at least ≤ 2 in a week; more than half (55.2%) of the participants consumed vegetables and fruits more than twice a week. Most (84.8%) of the participants took lunch regularly, and 91.6% of the adolescent girls took breakfast regularly. Conclusions: The study revealed that nearly one-third of the adolescent girls were underweight, indicating a severe public health concern. Early nutritional screening and interventions are recommended to improve the nutritional status of the adolescent girl school in Nigeria.

scholarly journals A study of menstrual hygiene and related personal hygiene practices among adolescent girls in rural Puducherry

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 2348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hema Priya S. ◽  
Partha Nandi ◽  
Seetharaman N. ◽  
Ramya M. R. ◽  
Nishanthini N. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Urinary Infections ◽  
Menstrual Health ◽  
Sanitary Pads ◽  
The Right

Background: Adolescent population occupies 1/5th of world’s population and in India 20.9% of the population falls into this age group. Social prohibitions and traditional beliefs blocked the access to get the right kind of information to adolescent girls that led to poor hygiene practices. These practices results in harbouring of micro-organisms that increases susceptibility to genito-urinary infections. Hence this study was conducted to study the menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent girls and in rural Puducherry.Objectives: To study the menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent girls in rural Puducherry.Methodology: A community based descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in rural field practicing area of MGMCRI, Puducherry, from 15th of March 2013 to 31st April 2014 by using semi-structured questionnaire. 528 adolescent girls were included by complete enumeration.Results: Majority (89.2%) of the adolescent girls was using sanitary pads, fresh and reusable cloths were used by 6.6% and 4.2%, respectively.  65.3% girls changed their soaked absorbent 2-5 times in a day. Majority (60.8%) of the girls disposed their used absorbent by burying or burning. 67.9% girls were washing genitalia during micturition. 54.4% used soap and water for hand cleaning purpose and 1.4% used ash & mud etc.Conclusions: Even though sanitary pad users were high, unhygienic practices were noticed, so more emphasize is needed to be given on awareness of menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent girls.Key words: Adolescent girls, menstrual health and hygiene, sanitary pads, genito-urinary illness.

Uncovering the challenges to menstrual health: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of adolescent girls in government schools of Delhi

2019 ◽  
Vol 78 (7) ◽  
pp. 839-850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreya Rastogi ◽  
Aparna Khanna ◽  
Pulkit Mathur
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Menstrual Blood ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Menstrual Health ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Menstrual hygiene management is a significant issue affecting the health of women around the world. Lack of knowledge and awareness about menstruation and the silence surrounding it is a risk factor for all women. Objective: The objectives of this study were to elicit the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of adolescent girls (13–15 years) regarding issues related to menstruation and to assess the barriers that prevent them from practising menstrual hygiene. Design and Setting: Cross-sectional study involving 187 adolescent girls from four government schools of Delhi. Method: Information was obtained using a mixed-methods approach, including a pretested questionnaire and focus group discussions with girls, parents and school staff. Results: Only 40% of girls were aware of menstruation prior to menarche. The majority of girls (95.7%) did not know the source of menstrual blood. About two-thirds (65.8%) of girls were unaware that the menstrual blood flow could be affected by anaemia. Approximately 17% of the girls believed a woman to be impure during menstruation. About half of the girls absented themselves from school for the first 2–3 days of their menstrual cycle. Thirty-four percent girls did not bathe at all during their menstrual period and a similar number of girls did not bathe daily while menstruating. Dysmenorrhoea was a common problem among 60% of girls. The mothers of girls were identified as the major source of information about menstruation. However, mothers believed that school teachers should also be imparting this knowledge. Teachers expressed the belief that menstrual hygiene was poor among girls. The provision of free sanitary napkins in school has improved hygiene levels. Conclusion: Strategic behaviour change interventions should be designed involving all stakeholders to ensure a sustained change in knowledge, attitude and practices so as to ensure the better health of adolescent girls.

scholarly journals Menstrual Hygiene: Practice and Challenges Among Adolescent girls of a Private School of Urban Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Neeti Singh ◽  
Ang Tshering Sherpa ◽  
Srijana Pandey ◽  
Amita Pradhan
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Private School ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban Sector ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Hygiene Management ◽  
Menstrual Health ◽  
Family Beliefs

Background: Menstrual health hygiene management (MHM) is the basic right of every female. In developing countries like Nepal, this right is less understood or utilized. Parental and family influences and hence the societal influences plays vital role in behavioral change. In urban sector, the girls studying in the private schools are mostly from privileged background. So there is a need to observe the pattern of practices among private school girls which reflects the scenarios in privileged urban sector. Aims and Objectives: This study is to explore the practices and challenges for menstrual health hygiene management among adolescent girls of a Private school in Urban Nepal. Material and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in a private school selected purposely in the month of April and May 2019. Girls from grade seven and above were included in the study. Results: All the girls were aware about the process of menstruation. The practices and believes were influenced by their family and facilities provided to them rather knowledge gained at school. All the participants prefer to use disposal pads and   6.3% of participants reported that they use both pads and reusable cloths. Most girls did not change the pads at school (56.2%). All the participants reported that they were hesitant to take help from teachers due to awkwardness. Conclusions: Practices of the individuals is influenced by family beliefs. Again, adolescents spend many hours daily in schools. So strict measures to implement facility in schools for MHM should be taken.

scholarly journals Poor management of menstrual hygiene: a leading cause of school absenteeism among adolescent girls in the urban slum of Madhya Pradesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 4102
Author(s):  
Surya Bali ◽  
Sembagamuthu Sembiah ◽  
Kriti Yadav ◽  
Jayeeta Burman
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
School Absenteeism ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Women Health ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Menstrual Health

Background: Despite the strides made in the field of adolescent and women health, menstrual problems remain a stigma. Unsatisfactory menstrual hygiene practices have a profound influence on the adolescent girl’s health and academic performance. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the relationship between school absenteeism and poor MHM and its impacts on school girl’s day to day lives.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted among 384 adolescent girls enrolled in anganwadi centres of the urban slum of Madhya Pradesh from January to June 2018. A pre-designed and pretested questionnaire used to collect the data regarding menstrual hygiene practices and school absenteeism. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software (version 16.0. Chicago, SPSS Inc.).Results: The study found that around two-thirds (64.3%) and nearly one third (30%) of the participants were using a simple cloth and sanitary pads. About half (50.6%) of the respondents miss their school during the menstruation. Majority of them perceived that menstruation interferes with their school performance. The main reason for missing the schools was fear/ shame of leakage. In multivariable regression lack of sanitary facilities and painful menstruation remained significant predictors of school absenteeism.Conclusions: There is a dire need to fortify efforts directed towards increasing awareness on menstrual hygiene, to revamp the existing measures for improving menstrual health of the adolescent girls. Focused attention is warranted by policymakers to improve the quality of life of this vulnerable group.

scholarly journals Menstrual hygiene: knowledge and practices during menstruation among adolescent girls in urban slums of Jorhat district, Assam, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 3068 ◽  
Author(s):  
Netri Das ◽  
Anadi Swami Tasa
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
External Genitalia ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Urban Slums ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene

Background: Menstruation is still clouded by taboos and socio-cultural restrictions resulting in adolescent girls remaining ignorant of the facts of menstruation and hygienic practices, which sometimes results in adverse health outcomes. The present study was carried out to assess the knowledge and practices regarding menstrual hygiene, to find out the disorders during menstruation and to determine the factors associated with existing practices of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girlsMethods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in two randomly selected urban slums of Jorhat district from March to August 2017 among 110 adolescent girls using predesigned pretested proforma. Data were analyzed using SPSS; association was determined using chi-square test with Yates correction or Fisher’s exact test, as appropriate.Results: 47.27% girls were aware about menstruation prior to menarche. Mother was the first informant in 65.38% of them. 69.09% were ignorant about the source of menstrual bleeding. Sanitary pads were used by 59.09% of girls. Majority (97.27%) practiced some form of restriction during menstruation. Dysmenorrhoea was the most common complaint (53.63%). Type of absorbent used was significantly associated with literacy status of girls and their mothers, socio-economic status, religion and prior knowledge about menstruation. Educational status of girls and their mothers were also significantly associated with satisfactory cleaning of external genitalia during menstruation.Conclusions: Ignorance and unsafe practices regarding menstruation, menstruation related problems and traditional beliefs and restrictions are quite common among adolescent girls in urban slums. Literacy status and awareness are the most important factors affecting the menstrual behaviours.

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