Exploring the lived experiences of first blood among adolescent girls in Pakistan: a phenomenological qualitative study
Menarche is often experienced as distressing, secretive and isolating for adolescent girls in Pakistan. Educational interventions in families and schools are needed to provide accurate, timely information and to support girls in navigating this transition with confidence and dignity.
Authors
- Javeria Saleem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4295-7057)
- Ruhma Shahzad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6357-3947)
- Mehnaz Rashid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0602-5298)
- Muhammad Aftab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2465-9964)
- Mohsin Arshad
- Hamda Shahzad
- Saira Abbas
Institutions
- University of the Punjab (PK)
- Shalamar Hospital (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-100445
- Primary Topic
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00