ArticleCureus2026
Effectiveness of a School-Based Intervention to Improve Menstrual Hygiene Awareness and Access Among Adolescent Girls in Rural West Bengal.
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Abstract
Background Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) remains a public health concern among adolescent girls in rural India. Although sanitary pad use has increased, gaps persist in hygienic practices and access. School-based interventions can address both knowledge and accessibility barriers. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a school-based intervention integrating menstrual hygiene education with subsidised sanitary pad distribution. Methods A single-group pre-post quasi-experimental study without a control group was conducted among 172 adolescent girls aged 12-17 years from three rural secondary schools in Howrah district, West Bengal. The intervention included a structured awareness session delivered by trained female teachers and the provision of subsidised sanitary pads to non-users over three months. Data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Knowledge was assessed before and after the session, while hygiene practices and pad use were assessed at baseline and follow-up. Paired
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