PUBERTY AND HYGIENE PRACTICES AMONG CHENCHU WOMEN(A TRIBAL STUDY IN KURNOOL DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

Abstract

 The present study focused on “Puberty and Hygienic Practices among women of chenchu tribe”. The Chenchu tribe is recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PTVG) and is known for its educational backwardness and limited exposure to modern influences. The Chenchus habitation is Nallamala forest spread in Andhrapradesh and Telengana States, India. Nallamala forest is a sanctuary for Tiger conservation. The study was conducted on a sample of 300 women belonging to the Chenchu Tribe from the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.