title: Education for menarche.
abstract: Educational programs to prepare young women for menarche potentially can affect their self-view, peer interaction, decision-making, and self-care capabilities. A review of literature on menarche and menarcheal education is presented with implications for program development. References that can assist health educators in developing appropriate content and strategies are identified.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001290:Attitude; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D008572:Menarche; D008598:Menstruation; D009035:Mothers; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012648:Self Care; D013663:Teaching