AWARENESS AND ATTITUDES OF THE YOUNG WOMENS TOWARDS MENSTRUATION

Objective: The aim of this Research is to determine awareness and knowledge of various attitudes of the young women about the menstruation. Methodology: The design of this research is descriptive and this research was conducted at Mayo Hospital Lahore in the duration of one year from January 2017 to December 2017. We shortlisted a total of 500 women through non-probability sampling techniques. These women were in the age of menstruation without any discrimination of educational and marital status. We did not include any women facing irregularities of menstruation or any of the psychological issues or gynaecological problem. We documented every information about the patients on a proforma of the questionnaire. Final analysis of the outcomes was made on SPSS software. Results: We shortlisted a total of 500 women through non probability sampling techniques. These women were in the age of menstruation without any discrimination of educational and marital status. Among these women 438 out of 500 were menstruating naturally (87.6%); whereas, 62 out of 500 women were perceived menstruation as God's curse or a disease (12.4%). Majority of the women that is 415 out of 500 considered menstruation healthy and good for health (83%); however, 85 women out of 500 considered it as non-healthy for them (17%). Conclusion: An unsafe practice, ignorance and false perspectives of the young women about the act of menstruation were commonly reported among the selected research population. Therefore, it is very much important to extend awareness and education about the concept of menstruation among well-living and educated rural populations. These educational programs will surely help in the better understanding of menstruation among young women and they will be emotionally ready to accept it as a part of the biological changes happening within their bodies. It will also eradicate all the negative emotions and reactions of young women.