부산대학교 도서관

Introduction: Menstruation is a normal physiological process indicating beginning of reproductive life but sometimes it is considered as unclean phenomenon in the Indian society. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced a Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls in the age group of 10-19 years in rural areas. In Madhya Pradesh, Directorate ICDS and Water Aid India started the Udita Project on Menstrual Hygiene Day. Methodology: This is a Cross-sectional study done for a period of 12 months. Sampling method used is Multi-stage random Sampling. Semi structured open ended questionnaires was used as a study tool to interview adolescent girls. Questionnaire consists of questions related to knowledge attitude and practice regarding the menstruation. Results: Out of 150 girls from urban AWCs 54.6% belonged to 11-14 and 45.3% to 14-18. In rural AWCs out of 150girls 57.3 were from 11-14 years while 42.6% were from 14-18 years. Mean age for 11-18 years was 14.31.There was significant difference between beneficiaries of urban and rural AWCs with regards to knowledge and practice of menstruation and its hygienic practices. Significant difference (P=0.001) was noted between beneficiaries from rural and urban AWCs regarding awareness of Udita corners. Conclusion: Although, schemes similar to Udita project a re started in some states, if implemented effectively across the country, it would contribute greatly to create increased awareness of menstrual hygiene and ultimately healthy population of women in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]