Research Article

Menstrual Morbidities, Menstrual Hygiene, Cultural Practices during Menstruation, and WASH Practices at Schools in Adolescent Girls of North Karnataka, India: A Cross-Sectional Prospective Study

Table 2

Menstrual morbidities experienced by the participants by the place of residence.

Menstrual morbiditiesUrbanRural value
NPercentageNPercentage

Pain during periods38162.324961.60.842
Drugs used during periods518.3399.70.469
Complaint during menses
Uneasiness17127.912631.20.265
Depression18630.413533.40.310
Leg cramps19331.512330.40.713
Breast pricking243.9143.50.708

N is the number of participants.