All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

AIM : To study the level of awareness and health seeking behaviour about menstrual and reproductive health in school going adolescent girls (13-19yr) in Jaipur. Study-design : A cross-sectional community based study was conducted among 500 school going girls in Jaipur in 13-19 yrs age-group under the department of Obstetrics and (Gynaecology Participants were given writtn i questionnaire after explaining the purpose of study. Results : Awareness about menstruation prior to menarche (mean age13.8yr) was 70% but knowledge about process of menstruation and menstrual hygiene .was poor. Commonest reported menstrual problem was dysmenorrhoea (40%) followed by irregular cycles (3%).