Menstrual Hygiene Practices Among Adolescent Girls in India: A Narrative Review

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MAIN FINDING: Poor menstrual hygiene negatively affects adolescent girls' health and education in India.
KEY EVIDENCE: Limited access to menstrual products contributes to increased school absenteeism and infection risks.
APPROACH: The review synthesizes literature from databases like Scopus and Google Scholar on menstrual hygiene practices.
SIGNIFICANCE: Addressing hygiene practices can improve health outcomes and gender equality for adolescent girls.

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Narrative review highlights gaps in menstrual hygiene in adolescent girls, indicating socio-cultural stigma and resource access challenges.

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Narrative review highlights gaps in menstrual hygiene in adolescent girls, indicating socio-cultural stigma and resource access challenges.