Abstract
Background: In Indian society, menstruation is still seen as something impure or filthy. Teenage girls frequently have negative attitudes regarding this normal physiological process because of the various myths, misconceptions, and restrictions that are observed during menstruation. Most of the girls don't have a scientific understanding of menstruation and puberty.
Aims & objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate high school girls in rural Maharashtra, India, regarding their knowledge of menstruation, menstrual issues, hygiene, and significant gynaecological conditions.
Materials and Methods: 480 high school girls in the eighth through tenth grades were evaluated for their knowledge of and attitudes toward gynaecological issues as part of this cross-sectional community-based study. There was created a predesigned questionnaire.
Results: The majority (84%) of adolescent girls taking part in the study go to class while having their periods. 16% of females missed school while having their period, with abdominal pain (87%) and bleeding (08%) being the most common causes. The majority of the 226 (94%) females who took part in the survey have no restrictions to adhere to during menstruation. Teenage girls lack information about sex education and the prevention of Ca cervix.
Conclusion: In conclusion, rural high school girls are somewhat aware of menstruation and related adolescent issues. There is essentially no knowledge of cervix carcinoma prevention, its prevention, or sex education.
Keywords: High school girls, Gynaecological problems, awareness, knowledge