Menarche education and emotional preparedness: A cross-sectional survey study of Chinese adolescent girls.

ABSTRACT: Adolescent girls undergo a transformative period of both physical and emotional changes. Menarche, the first onset of the menstrual cycle, is one of the physical changes, and this could be a challenging time for the girls. For many, menarche remains a difficult experience in both developed and developing countries due to limited understanding and awareness of this process. An inadequate explanation of menarche by the family or society can lead to positive emotions during this transition. Unfortunately, limited availability of puberty education persists, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, including China. In this cross-sectional paper-based survey study with a moderate sample size, we evaluated Chinese adolescent girls' knowledge and emotional responses to menarche. The study

SUBMITTER: Gao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11894302 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature