Comparative study on menstrual hygiene in rural and urban adolescent girls

@article{Patle2014ComparativeSO,
  title={Comparative study on menstrual hygiene in rural and urban adolescent girls},
  author={Rupali A Patle and Sanjay S. Kubde},
  journal={International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health},
  year={2014},
  volume={3},
  pages={129-132}
}
  • Rupali A PatleS. Kubde
  • Published 1 March 2014
  • Medicine
  • International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health
Background: Lack of knowledge and poor personal hygienic practices during menstruation can lead to various gynecological problems in the reproductive life of girls. There is difference in prior awareness about menstruation and menstrual hygiene among rural and urban adolescent girls. Aims & Objective: To study and compare knowledge, attitude and practices of menstruation and menstrual hygiene in rural and urban adolescent girls. Material and Methods: This was a community based cross… 
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