A CROSS - SECTIONAL STUDY ON MENSTRUAL HYGIENE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN TRIBAL POPULATION IN SOUTH INDIA

Authors

  • Ramya S, Radhakrishnan S, Thirunavukkarasu S, Dhanalakshmi S, Durai Murugan M, Chellavel Ganapathi K, Gurukartick J Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Menstrual hygiene, Tribal health, Adolescent health, Menstrual hygiene practices, Menstrual hygiene knowledge

Abstract

Background:World health Organisation defines adolescents as young people between 10 and 19 years of age. Around 16% of world’s population are adolescents.Transition period from childhood toadult 
life is termed as adolescents. It is an important and a very sensitive period in the human lifecycle. 

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Published

2023-02-08

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2023): volume 14 issue 2 (2023)

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Articles