scholarly journals Menstrual hygiene: knowledge and practice among adolescent girls in orphanage

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 3987
Author(s):  
Savita Kumari ◽  
Poonam Sheoran ◽  
Adiba Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Age Of Menarche

Background: In India menstruation is generally considered as unclean. Orphanage girls are vulnerable group in our society. The unfailing support and a constant check of orphan girls during menstruation are usually absent. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge and practices regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls residing in selected orphanages of Haryana.Methods: A descriptive survey was conducted on 150 adolescent girls residing in selected orphanages of Haryana. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the adolescent girls for study. The data was obtained by structured knowledge questionnaire and structured practice questionnaire.Results: SPSS version 20 was used for statistical analysis. The result of the study indicated that more than half of adolescent girls (62.7%) were in age group of 12-15 year. Half  (50.7%) of adolescent girls had age of menarche at 12 year. Only 16% adolescent girls had good knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene. 95.3% were using sanitary pad during menstruation.Conclusions: The present study concluded that adolescent girls had poor knowledge of menstruation and menstrual hygiene.

scholarly journals Knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 3426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasmita Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Structured Knowledge

Background: Adolescence in girls has been recognized as a special period which signifies the transition from girlhood to womanhood. Menstruation is generally considered as unclean in the society. Isolation of the menstruating girls and restrictions being imposed on them in the family, have reinforced a negative attitude towards this phenomenon. And the issue of menstrual hygiene is inadequately acknowledged and has not received proper attention.Methods: Quantitative approach with descriptive cross-sectional design was used to assess the knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls. A structured knowledge questionnaire was developed focusing on menstrual hygiene. Validity was ensured in consultation with guides and experts in the field of nursing, medicine and statistics. Reliability of the tool was tested by test retest method and found to be highly reliable with a score of 0.80. The study was carried out in 2 schools of Dharan, Nepal. About 100 adolescent girls were selected by simple random sampling technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect needed data on knowledge of adolescent girls. The data collected were tabulated and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: Maximum numbers 42 of the subjects were in the age group of 12 years, majority i.e. 81 of the subjects belonged to nuclear family, majority i.e. 39 of the subjects were in 7th standard, maximum of 72 subjects belonged to Hindu  religion, majority i.e.79 had family income below 5000, majority of the subjects 35 had their first menstruation at the age of 14, 35 subjects father were self-employed, 60 subjects had their mothers as government employee , majority of the respondents, 80 had previous knowledge on menstrual hygiene. Majority of the subjects 70% had average knowledge, 25% of them had poor knowledge and only 5% had good knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene. There was a significant association of knowledge adolescent girls with demographic variables such as age at first menstruation.Conclusions: Present study showed overall average knowledge of menstrual hygiene in adolescent girls. Formal as well as informal channels of communication need to be emphasized for the delivery of information on menstrual hygiene through organized community efforts. Institutions and organizations at community level should be strengthened for effective delivery of health and nutrition care services for overall better health of community beneficiaries.

“A CORRELATIONAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF DIET ON PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND OCCURRENCE OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SELECTED COLLEGE”

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-17
Author(s):  
Susy Mary Thomas ◽  
Ancy Jose ◽  
Angel Chintu ◽  
Litty Stephan (Sr. Shalini) ◽  
Soumya Pankaj
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Prospective Design ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Show Result ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Introduction: Premenstrual syndrome(PMS) is a group of symptoms that occur in women typically between ovulation and menstruation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the correlation between the knowledge and practice of diet on PMS and occurrence of PMS among adolescent girls. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge on diet of PMS among adolescent girls, to assess the practice on diet of PMS among adolescent girls, and to identify the occurrence of PMSamong adolescent girls, to correlate the practice on diet of PMS and occurrence of PMS among adolescent girls, to associate the knowledge scores on diet of PMS with selected socio - demographic variables. Methodology: The study was undertaken with 60 samples. Purposive sampling technique was used. The research design was correlation prospective design. Structured knowledge questionnaire and checklist were used for collecting the data. The data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study ndings show Result: ed that, among 60 samples , 37(62%) has poor knowledge,20(33%) have good knowledge and 3 (5%) has very good knowledge .At 0.05 level of signicance, the hypothesis (H ) was rejected 1 and(H )was accepted Hence it can be concluded that there is statistically signicant difference in the knowledge level of the adolescent girls 2 regarding the knowledge on practice of diet on PMS. The study outcome revealed that Conclusion: the practice of diet on PMS was moderately positive correlated with occurrence of PMS among adolescent girls

A Study to assess the Knowledge on Lifestyle modification for Prevention of Hypertension among Adults in a selected Hospital at Kidangoor

2021 ◽  
pp. 85-88
Author(s):  
Anupriya Thomas ◽  
Anvarasulthana A. R ◽  
Athira Ajayan ◽  
Libiya Abraham ◽  
Liyamol Benny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Sample Characteristics ◽  
Prevention Of Hypertension

The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge on lifestyle modification for prevention of hypertension among adults in a selected hospital, Kidangoor, Kottayam. The sample consisted of 30 adults between the age group of 40-60 years selected by convenient sampling technique. The design used was descriptive design. Demographic data and structured knowledge questionnaire were used to assess the sample characteristics on life style modification on hypertension and its prevention. The data collected in the study was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The majority of the sample belonged to the age group of 40-45 years (26.66%) and 51-55 years (26.66%). Half of the sample had high school education. 16(53.33%) of them were unemployed. Majority 18(60%) of the sample had average knowledge on prevention of hypertension. 7(23.3%) of the sample had good knowledge and 5of them had poor knowledge on prevention of hypertension. The present study concluded that majority of the sample have average knowledge regarding prevention of hypertension. There is statistically significant association between level of knowledge score with selected demographic variables like age and religion.

scholarly journals Knowledge on Health Consequences of Early and Late Marriage among Students at Selected College, East Sikkim

2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
Arkierupaia Shadap ◽  
Thoibi Devi ◽  
Anjana Sharma ◽  
Anu Sapkota ◽  
Yamuna Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Health Consequence ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Opposite Sex ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Data Result

AbstractMarriage is the blending together of two lives, two personalities of the opposite sex for as long as two shall live in this world. It is the building law of God and protects the mankind. But early and late marriage may have an adverse health consequence. A study was conducted to assess the knowledge on health consequences of early and late marriage among students at selected college of Sikkim. Investigators adopted the quantitative approach using the descriptive survey research design through convenient sampling technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire on health consequences of early and late marriage were developed and sent for validation to experts before collecting the data. Result shows that majority 84% and 49% has moderate knowledge, 12% and 47% has poor knowledge and 4% each has good knowledge on health consequences of early and late marriage respectively. The study reveals that there was no significant association of knowledge on health consequences of early and late marriage.

scholarly journals A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of A Planned Teaching Programme On Diabetes Mellitus And Its Management Among Asha Workers In Selected Areas Of Udupi District, Karnataka.

2016 ◽  
Vol 06 (02) ◽  
pp. 031-034
Author(s):  
Monica Tonia Thomas ◽  
Mariamma V. George ◽  
Elsa Sanatombi Devi
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
The People ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Grass Root ◽  
Structured Knowledge

Abstract Background: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder which is prevalent throughout the world. ASHA workers are the grass root workers who have direct contact with the people in the community who can be of great help in empowering the diabetes individuals in their management. Methods: The study used evaluative approach with one group pre-testpost-test design. Sixty ASHA workers of selected PHC's and CHC''s of Udupi District were selected for the study using non probability convenient sampling, technique. The instruments used for the study were Demographic Proforma, structured knowledge questionnaire on diabetes mellitus and its management. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis of the data. Results: Majority 42(70%) of ASHA workers belongs to the age group of 31-40yrs and 28 (46.7%) of them had experience as ASHA worker with high school education. In the pre-test 17(28.3%)of ASHA workers had poor knowledge but in post-test, 28(46.7%) of them gained good knowledge which indicated that the planned teaching programme on diabetes mellitus and its management was found to be effective in improving the knowledge of ASHA workers. (T value- 14.226, p value -0.002). Conclusion: The study concluded that the teaching programme was effective in bringing desirable changes in knowledge of ASHA workers.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DAN PRAKTIK MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PADA SISWI SDN 4 PACARKEMBANG SURABAYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Teresina Ika Pertiwi
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Know How ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Hygiene Behavior ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Age Of Menarche ◽  
Score Range

Abstract: Adolescence is an important period to develop their first decade of life. At this age, an adolescent girl begins to get their first menstrual period (menarche). After getting menstruation, adolescent girls need to know how to maintain their reproductive health. One effort that can be done to take care of the reproductive health has adopted the behavior of menstrual hygiene. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge of elementary school girls about reproductive health and menstrual hygiene behavior in the period of menarche. The population of this study was all students grades 5 and 6 at SDN 4 Pacarkembang Surabaya and already through menarche. This study has 30 samples and the method of data collection conducted by survey method using a questionnaire with closed questions. The variables are categorized into three categories: good knowledge level if the score range between 76-100%, the level of knowledge sufficient if the range between 56-75% and the level of knowledge is deficient when the score <56%. Variable action using the same category as the level of knowledge. The average age of menarche here is 11-12 years old. All of the respondents had got information about health reproduction and menstruation. Most respondents had heard that information from their mother. But the majority of respondents have “less” knowledge (53.33%) about health reproduction. For the practice of menstrual hygiene, respondents had the moderate level. Keyword: health reproduction, menstrual hygiene, adolescence, menarche  AbstrakMasa remaja menjadi waktu yang sangat penting untuk membangun perkembangan mereka dalam dekade pertama kehidupan. Pada usia ini, remaja putri mulai mendapatkan menstruasi pertamanya (menarche). Setelah mendapatkan haid, remaja putri perlu mengetahui cara menjaga kesehatan reproduksinya. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk menjaga kesehatan reproduksi adalah dengan menerapkan praktik menstrual hygiene. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan remaja putri sekolah dasar mengenai kesehatan reproduksi dan praktik menstrual hygiene pada periode menarche. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh siswi kelas 5 dan 6 yang sudah melalui masa menarche di SDN 4 Pacarkembang Surabaya. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan adalah sejumlah 30 sampel. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dan menggunakan total populasi sebagai responden. Cara pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode survei menggunakan instrumen kuesioner dengan pertanyaan tertutup. Variabel dikategorikan menjadi tiga kategori yaitu tingkat pengetahuan baik apabila skor 76-100%, tingkat pengetahuan cukup apabila skor 56-75%, dan tingkat pengetahuan kurang apabila skor <56%. Variabel tindakan menggunakan kategori serupa dengan tingkat pengetahuan. Hasil rata-rata usia menarche responden adalah usia 11 sampai dengan 12 tahun. Hampir seluruh responden sudah mendapatkan informasi terkait menstrual hygiene sebelum responden mengalami menarche dari orang tua perempuan responden. Namun sebagian besar responden memiliki tingkat pengetahuan yang kurang (53.33%) dan perilaku menstrual hygiene responden sudah cukup baik (60.0%).Keyword: kesehatan reproduksi, menstrual hygiene, remaja, menarche

Assessment of the Factors Influencing and Barriers Associated with Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls of selected Urban Schools in view to Develop Information Booklet

2021 ◽  
pp. 441-444
Author(s):  
Namrata B. Khandagale
Keyword(s):  
Urban Schools ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Factors Influencing

‘Assessment of the factors influencing and barriers associated with menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls of selected urban schools in view to develop information booklet.’ Objectives: 1. To assess the factors influencing Incidence of menstrual hygiene among the adolescent girls. 2. To assess the barriers associated with menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls. 3.To find association between the study findings and selected demographic variables. Material and Methods: The research approach adopted in this study is Observational research approach. Non- experimental descriptive research design was used. The sample were selected by Non-probability convenient sampling technique sample size was 100. Results: 1. 75% of the adolescent girls understand menstruation as the physiological process, 9% of them consider it as pathological process, 3% of them consider it as a cause for god and 13% of them don't know what menstruation is about. 2. 73% of the adolescent girls avoid visiting public places during menstruation due to lack of toilet facilities in public area, 14% of them avoid visiting public places because they feel shy to use public toilet and 13% of them avoid using public places due to cultural barriers.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 054-058
Author(s):  
Sowmya M. A. ◽  
Philomena Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

AbstractThe study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge of polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls. The study design adopted was pre experimental one group pre-test post- test design. The demographic Proforma were collected from the adolescent girls by using structured knowledge questionnaire. Data obtained in these areas were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. A significant difference between pre test and post test knowledge was found (t79= 2.0 p<0.05).The study findings showed that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge of adolescent girls regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. There was no significant association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables except the group in which they study (Science, Arts, Commerce)

scholarly journals A Study of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Teenage Girls in and Around Anantapur Town

2021 ◽  
pp. 205-214
Author(s):  
Thamineni Rajavardhana ◽  
L. Reddanna ◽  
J. T. Rudra ◽  
M. G. Rajanandh ◽  
V. Sreedhar
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
The Body ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Teenage Girls ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Inaccurate Information ◽  
Menstrual Flow ◽  
Sanitary Products

Menstrual hygiene is defined as the principle of maintaining the cleanliness of the body during menstrual flow. It requires basic facilities such as appropriate clothes, soakage material, water, soap, and toilet facilities with privacy. Many studies have revealed that most adolescent girls had incomplete and inaccurate information about menstrual hygiene and physiology. It also revealed that mothers, television, friends, teachers, and relatives were the main sources that provided information on menstruation to adolescent girls. In our study, most of the girls belong to the age group of 15 – 17 that is 448 participants are from that age group which comprises about 89% and they mostly belong to intermediate which is around 442 students (88.4%). 90.6% of the girls knew that menstruation occurs only in females and 88% of the girls aware that the best sanitary products are pads and only 39.6% of girls knew about menstruation before menarche. It was observed that only 37.2% of girls knew that infection would occur if they don’t clean their vagina regularly during their menstruation. Maximum that is 304 (60.8%) girls responded for dysmenorrhoea in the present study. The majority of these responses were in the age group of 13–15 years. the knowledge on menstruation and menstrual hygiene was found to be unsatisfactory although the practices were noted to be good. The majority of girls attained menarche in the study. Menstrual hygiene is an issue that needs to be addressed at all levels. In our study majority of the mothers were found to be illiterates, as mothers are the first informant to the majority of adolescent girls the health education actives can be extended to the mothers to improve awareness.

scholarly journals Knowledge on Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls Studying in Grade 8-10 in Private School of Dailekh District, Nepal

2021 ◽  
pp. 10-31
Author(s):  
Harikala Thapa ◽  
Madan Kumar Oli ◽  
Saroj Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Private School ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Pubertal Development ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Menstrual Blood ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Grade 8

Background: Adolescence is a significant period in the life of a woman. The beginning of menstruation represents the girls' mild stone of pubertal development or maturity. Good menstrual hygiene is crucial for health. Lack of proper menstrual hygiene in adolescent period can have an effect on their health. (Abisola Monisola Oladimeji, 2014) Menstrual health issue has remained in dark for a longer period of time in Nepal. Lack of proper education and socio cultural barriers has led to knowledge gap on menstrual hygiene and health amongst adolescent female in Nepal. Objective: The main objective of the study was to assess the knowledge on menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls studying in grade 8 to 10. Methodology: This study was conducted in Nayaran Municipality, Dailekh. Study design was descriptive cross-sectional study. The study population was adolescent girls studying in grades 8 to 10 in selected private schools of Dailekh district, Nepal. The sample size in this study was 173 subjects. Data was taken by self-administered questionnaires. Data analysis was done by SPSS, version 21.0. Major Finding: Only 40.6% of respondents had good knowledge on ideal time to change absorbent. 75.8 % respondents were aware of the importance of bathing during menstruation. Around 83.9 % respondents had good knowledge on significance of using clean clothes during menstruation and more than 88 % respondents had good knowledge on menstrual blood. 40% responded that menstrual blood is unhygienic. Out of five menstrual hygiene related questions, good knowledge was found among 48 % respondents while 52 % had poor knowledge. 10-19 age-group girls had good knowledge on menstrual hygiene than 10-15 years age group. Students of grade 10 had better knowledge among the respondents. Hindu girls had more knowledge than girls of other religion. Similarly, respondents from nuclear family had better knowledge than those of joint family. Higher the monthly income of family, better the knowledge about menstrual hygiene was observed. Girls of parents having higher secondary level education had better knowledge on menstrual hygiene than illiterate, primary and secondary level educated parents.

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