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Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Biosciences (IJPAB)
Year : 2019, Volume : 7, Issue : 6
First page : (203) Last page : (213)
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.7799

A Study on Menstrual Pattern and Problems among Adolescent Girls of Udaipur City

Mumal Singh^1* and Nikita Wadhawan²
M. Sc Scholar, CCAS, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur
Assistant Professor, CDFT, Udaipur
*Corresponding Author E-mail: khichi951993mumal@gmail.com
Received: 10.10.2019  |  Revised: 18.11.2019   |  Accepted: 24.11.2019  

 ABSTRACT

Intension: Health problems of adolescents are very common specially menstrual health plays a very significant role in adolescent girls. Providing correct guidance on menstruation is essential to lessen menstrual morbidity, anxiety and to improve menstrual health of these adolescents. The aim of this study was to determine the menstrual health of adolescent girls (16-18 years).
Methods: The study was conducted using self structured questionnaire among 100 adolescent girls in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Data were collected using purposive sampling method.
Results: Overall 61 percent girl’s cycle was irregular and majority of girls were anaemic, 78% of respondents were skipping meals and 81% were consuming junk food, majority of them were facing PMS. Significant association was found with various menstrual problems.
Conclusion: In depth study is needed with more sample size. Study concludes that menstrual problems among girls are highly prevalent which needs proper diet and healthy habits.  

Keywords: Menstrual problems, Adolescent girls, Irregular cycle

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Cite this article: Singh, M. & Wadhawan, N. (2019). A Study on Menstrual Pattern and Problems among Adolescent Girls of Udaipur City, Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. 7(6), 203-213. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.7799