Vol. 8, Issue 6, Part F (2022)

Abstract
The present study was undertaken to assess the awareness regarding menstruation and safe hygienic practices among college going girls in rural area of Farrukhabad District. The main objective of this study was awareness regarding menstruation and safe hygienic practices among college going girls. This study was conducted in rural area Mohammadabad of this District. Girls of Girija Devi Degree College Sakwai Farrukhabad were selected. Questionnaire prepared for this study. Data analyzed statistically by simple proportions. Study shows that 40 % numbers of girls being between 21 years of age group. Among 60 respondents 58 (96%) belong to Hindus community. 58.3 % respondents got their menarche in the age of 13 years, among 60 respondents, mother was the first informant about menstruation 54 (90%). Data shows that 66.6 % respondent believed that menstruation is a natural process. During menstruation 50 percent girls used cloth and 28 (46.6%) girls used sanitary pads, 50 (83.3%) respondents not aware about importance of menstruation. only 10 percent girls did not perform any restrictions. Regarding food practiced during menstruation it was found that 50 (83.3%) girls having loss of appetite.