A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding early menarche among school going girls (9-11years) at carmel convent Hr. Sec. School, Kunjwani, Jammu

The objectives of the study were: 1. To determine the level of knowledge regarding early menarche among school going girls (9-llyears) at selected school, Jammu. 2. To find out the association between level of knowledge regarding early menarche amongschool going girls (9–11 years) with their selected socio-demographic variables. Hypothesis H0: There will not be a significant difference between pre and post testknowledge regarding early menarche among young girls at the age of (9–11 years) in experimental and control group. Hl: There is a significant decrease in the level of knowledge regarding early menarche among young girls at the age of (9–11 years). Review of literature was done an organized based on review related to early menarche among school going girls (9–11 years). Descriptive design was adopted for the study. The sample size was 100going girls (9–11 years). The tool was validated by experts and found to be valid for the study. Sampling technique: Sample was selected by using purposive sampling technique. Data collection: The data was collected by using questionnaire developed by the researcher.

The data was tabulated, analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of present study revealed that the mean level of knowledge score of school going girls(9-11years) was that out of 100 samples 1(1%) had good knowledge, 17(17%) had average knowledge and 82(82%) had below average knowledge regarding early menarchemajority79% had moderate knowledge and 12% had adequate knowledge and 9% had inadequate knowledge.