The present study reflects on reproductive and sexual health; menstrual hygiene and awareness regarding related illnesses. The study is relevant area to explore living spaces and health care services providers and interaction among adolescent girls as well as with the adult on various issues of health and sexuality. According to NFHS-3 and WHO reports India’s youth population has increased during past few decades and the illnesses related to reproductive and sexual health also increased. Therefore the study discussed the issues concerning sexual health, the various factors influencing and determining the menstrual practices and hygiene among the young girls living in urban slum. Youth health is important to study because they contribute to the economy and are the important population which share more than half of their effort to India’s development. However, more than half of young girls are anaemic, one fifth are denied education, those who do access, nearly 60% drop out during primary and middle levels. Therefore, the present study research is a timely contribution to the literature on understanding issues pertaining to youth population and its relationship with reproduction and menstrual and sexual health in context of place of residence.
KEY WORDS: Urban Poor, Menstrual Hygiene, Young Girls, Delhi Slum
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