A Study on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls in Schools in a Rural Area of Goa

Introduction: Menstruation is a natural physiological process surrounded by myths and taboos which often lead to misconceptions and faulty knowledge and practices in menstruation. Along with social and cultural barriers, lack of adequate facilities such as water supply and sanitation have posed a pr...

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Main Authors: Sheena Manoj Patel, Shefalee Pai Vernekar, Archana Milind Desai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12912/41251_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_PF1(AG_SL)_PN(SL).pdf