Knowledge of adolescent girls regarding reproductive health care
Dash, B.
Nursing Journal of India 103(4): 157-159
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-6503 PMID: 23534171 Document Number: 573611
The period of adolescence (usually 15-19 years) is marked by physiological changes in the body, more so with females. Unfortunately sex and sex education continue to be taboo. A study was therefore conducted among adolescent girls of urban slum area of Niladribihar, Khurda district of Odisha. The sample consisted of 84 adolescent girls. The analysis showed that adolescent girls had average reproductive health care that can lead to numerous health problems and there is dire need of evolving measures to improve their knowledge on reproductive health care. Nursing professionals in hospital setting can significantly contribute in this area.
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