A study of Knowledge and behaviors during menstruation among adolescent girls of Children's Home, Delhi Rani Seema Asstt. Professor Dept. Of Social Work, Aditi Mahavidalaya University of Delhi, Bawana, Delhi-110039 Online published on 8 August, 2018. Abstract Menstruation is a natural and routine part of life for healthy girls and women. It is part of the female reproductive cycle that starts when girls become sexually mature. Studies have revealed a range of psychosocial factor affecting this phenomenon as well as a huge gap in the knowledge, attitude and practices of adolescent girls, regarding menstruation. Self-care practices as well as menstrual hygiene are basic requirements for promoting a satisfied life and personal esteem in a woman. Institutional care is “A group living arrangement for more than ten children, without parents or surrogate parents, in which care is provided by a much smaller number of paid adult careers” (Browne, 2009). Most of the research conclusively states that institutionalization of children has an adverse impact on their development, growth, and health. It is therefore necessary to investigate the menstrual knowledge and behavior among adolescent girls who have attained menarche in children's home. The study involves the qualitative design and aim of study was to assess the knowledge and a practice regarding menstruation among school going adolescent girls of Children's home. Results indicated that traditional beliefs regarding menstruation still persist and menstrual hygiene among the adolescents was found to be unsatisfactory. Adolescent girls have an average level of self-care and menstrual hygiene, even though age and educational status did not significantly impact on the effect of self-care practice and menstrual hygiene. It highlights the need of targeted interventions to raise awareness and provision of family health education and discuss the applicability of social work practice in combating these issues Top Keywords Menstrual Knowledge and Behavior, Adolescent Girls, Children's Home, Social Work Practice. Top |