Table 2.
Knowledge regarding MHM among secondary school girls of Chitwan. (n = 400)
| Statements | Before health education (correct responses | After health education (correct responses | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | (%) | Frequency | (%) | |
| Common problems faced before Menarche * Multiple response possible | ||||
| Headache | 83 | 20.8 | 239 | 59.8 |
| Constipation/diarrhoea | 25 | 6.3 | 140 | 35 |
| Abdominal bloating | 106 | 26.5 | 208 | 52 |
| Breast tenderness | 181 | 45.3 | 217 | 54.4 |
| Mood swings | 140 | 35 | 198 | 49.5 |
| Common problems faced during menstruation * Multiple response possible | ||||
| Cramp, back pain and discomfort | 289 | 72.3 | 359 | 89.8 |
| Loss of appetite, headache and tired | 99 | 24.8 | 258 | 64.5 |
| Full of abdomen and /or difficult to walk | 167 | 41.8 | 233 | 58.3 |
| Remedial measures for problems during menstruation, * Multiple response possible | ||||
|
Maintain personal Hygiene |
147 | 36.8 | 254 | 63.5 |
| Take rest | 260 | 65 | 308 | 77 |
| Healthy diet | 219 | 54.8 | 270 | 67.5 |
| Light exercise | 110 | 27.5 | 230 | 57.5 |
| Take medicine | 27 | 6.8 | 199 | 49.8 |