Adolescence is a period that is characterized by growth and development rapidly. They have only limited knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Adolescents girls are more marginalized and face many problems in society. Owing to a lack of knowledge on SRH, they succumb to various situations such as unhealthy menstrual hygiene practices, unwanted sex, teenage pregnancy, unsafe abortions, reproductive tract infections (RTIs), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as HIV/AIDS. These have adverse effects on their mental health. The present study explored the knowledge regarding reproductive health among adolescent girls in selected senior secondary school of Jalalabad (W) Fazilka, Punjab. Sample consisted of 30 adolescent girls studying in selected school. Purposive sampling technique was followed to select the sample. Level of knowledge was assessed by structured knowledge questionnaire. The study was conducted in the October, 2023.Study findings revealed that majority (70%) of the adolescent girls had average knowledge, 33% of the adolescent girls had good knowledge while 20% of the adolescent girls had poor knowledge regarding Reproductive health.In conclusion, this study revealed that although majority of the adolescent girls had average knowledge regarding reproductive health.
Reproductive health, adolescent girls, school, knowledge
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