Menstrual hygiene among the adolescent girls at b.a.b.s school, bardoli, gujarat

A descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene among the adolescent girls at B.A.B.S School, Bardoli, Gujarat. The sample comprised of 60 Adolescent girls of B.A.B.S School. Sample was selected by using non probability purposive sampling method. Data collection done from 7rd March-2017 to 19th March-2017, by using structured interview schedule after obtaining formal permission from School authorities. Data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of study showed that, the knowledge scores for mean (13.083), median (13) standard deviation (1.80) respectively. There was no significant association between the knowledge score and the selected socio-demographic variables like Age, Religion, Family income, Age of first menarche, Knowledge about menstruation hygiene, Source of information except the type of family where the calculated chi square value is more than the table value. The study concludes that, the education of adolescent girls regarding menstrual hygiene will play an important role in improving practices that help to maintain heath and prevent the spread of RTI and its consequences.