Abstract: Background: Adolescence is a crucial period in the life of a girl child because of its unique features. Menstrual hygiene has been an issue of global importance as far as girl child education is concerned. Studies have revealed that girls generally have insufficient knowledge regarding menstruation prior to menarche, and that most of them do not know the source of menstrual blood. More than 70% of primary school going adolescents miss 3 days every month, about 11% of the total school days per term due to menstruation. This is associated with increased school dropouts rates and poor academic performance. Thus the purpose of the study was to examine challenges and establish ways of coping with menstrual hygiene challenges among primary school going adolescents such that school attendance during menses can improve........
Key words: Menstrual Hygiene; Menstruation; Menstrual cycle; Adolescents, Challenges, Coping mechanism.
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