Pattern of the menstrual cycle and hygienic practices among adolescent girls (n=270)
| Variables | n (%) |
| Pattern of menstrual cycles | |
| Menstrual cycle | |
| Irregular | 46 (17) |
| Feeling uneasy during the cycle | |
| Pain | 154 (57) |
| Duration of menstrual flow (days) | |
| ≥7 | 72 (27) |
| Menstrual hygiene management practices | |
| Types of material used during the menstrual cycle | |
| Non-disposable linen | 121 (45) |
| Sanitary napkins | 149 (55) |
| Reuse the pads | |
| Yes | 66 (24) |
| Changes pads during school | |
| No | 257 (95) |
| Changes pads during the night | |
| No | 70 (26) |
| Disposal of used materials | |
| Indiscriminate through | 74 (27) |
| Throw in the public dustbin | 174 (65) |
| Flush it | 22 (8) |
| Taking a bath during the time | |
| Yes | 223 (83) |
| Cleaning of external genital | |
| No | 4 (2) |