• Reena M
• Neeraja P
• Harikrishna N

Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is essential for women's reproductive health, particularly challenging for adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries due to socio-cultural taboos and limited resources. This study aimed to assess MHM knowledge, attitudes, and practices among 480 adolescent girls in Andhra Pradesh, India, to inform targeted interventions. Results and Discussion: The study uncovered significant disparities in menstrual knowledge and practices linked to socio-economic factors such as parental education and household income. While educational interventions offer promise, socio-cultural norms and economic disparities persist as barriers. Comprehensive interventions, including community-based programs and policy-level initiatives, are crucial to ensuring access to menstrual hygiene products and destigmatizing menstruation. Conclusion: Immediate action is necessary to enhance MHM among adolescent girls in LMICs like Andhra Pradesh, India. Targeted educational and policy interventions can empower girls, improve their health outcomes, and promote gender equality, ultimately advancing overall well-being and socio-economic development.

Menstrual hygiene management, Adolescent girls, Socio-economic factors, educational interventions, Reproductive health

"Addressing Challenges in Menstrual Hygiene Management Among Adolescent Girls: A Cross sectional study from Andhra Pradesh", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.h373-h385, January-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401740.pdf

"Addressing Challenges in Menstrual Hygiene Management Among Adolescent Girls: A Cross sectional study from Andhra Pradesh", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no. pph373-h385, January-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401740.pdf