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A Study on Menstrual Hygiene Practices Among Adolescent School Girls in a City of North 24 Parganas

Author(s) Dr. GITA KHAWAS
Country India
Abstract Adolescence is commonly understood as the stage of life that begins at the onset of puberty, when sexual maturity or the ability to reproduce is attained. It is a period of rapid psychological and biological changes that both boys and girls must navigate. However, adolescent girls, in particular, face unique challenges related to menstrual health and hygiene. This study focuses on the menstrual health and hygiene management practices among adolescent school-going girls in government schools of North 24 Parganas. Government schools have been selected as the field area of study, recognizing that they primarily cater to socially deprived sections of society, where families from middle-class backgrounds often prioritize boys' education over girls'.
The study highlights the deep-rooted myths and taboos associated with menstruation, often reinforced by religious and cultural beliefs, and their impact on girls' health and hygiene. Additionally, it examines the materials used during menstruation, the level of knowledge among adolescent girls, and the need for improved facilities to ensure effective menstrual waste management. Despite the well-established link between inadequate sanitation facilities, lack of privacy, and water shortages in schools with high absenteeism and dropout rates among girls, menstrual health management remains largely unaddressed. Critical issues such as ensuring privacy, water availability, and raising awareness among boys and men continue to be overlooked.
Findings from this study reveal that menstrual hygiene practices among a large proportion of adolescent girls remain unsatisfactory. Ignorance, misinformation, and unsafe practices related to menstruation persist, highlighting the urgent need for awareness programs, better sanitation facilities, and policy interventions to improve menstrual health management in schools.
Keywords Adolescence, Puberty, Menstrual Health, Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM), Adolescent Girls, Government Schools, Myths and Taboos, Religious and Cultural Beliefs, Sanitation Facilities, Menstrual Waste Management
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-30
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