ABSTRACT

Introduction: With the changing scenario of modern living, women are slowly moving away and losing awareness of regimens like Rajaswala Charya (Menstrual Care), which are meant for preventive health care purposes and have been followed through several generations in our country. The diet and lifestyle pattern mentioned in this regimen is meant to avoid systemic or reproductive system related disorders and help to conceive healthy offspring. Considering current lifestyle, this study was conducted to assess awareness about Rajaswala Charya among college girls. Methods and Material: 85 unmarried girls (age 18yrs - 24yrs) of commerce stream junior college in Pune, Maharashtra, filled a questionnaire consisting of all the codes of conduct, required to be followed during menstrual period. Results: According to the study, only 3-4% females were aware of any such regimen mentioned in Ayurveda supremely indicated for its health benefits. During menstruation 82.35% students were found eating junk food, 75.29% performed exercises like excessive walking, cycling, running. 72.9% were using cosmetics, 76.80% with mental Irritation / stress was observed in participants. Conclusion: It is the need of the hour to restore the codes of conduct (mentioned in Ayurveda) to bring back the health harmony. Dietary and lifestyle changes could be used as an effective tool to prevent future reproductive issues. Keywords: Awareness, Assessment, Rajaswala Charya, Reproductive Health, Ayurveda
Publication date: 01/01/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.1.7676