CHIEF SPEAKER:
Mrs. A. Jayalakshmi, Associate member of CAI and SIWEA
MAIN OBJECTIVES
- To create awareness among students about the importance of personal hygiene
- To understand menstruation and its related problems
- To acquire knowledge about cervical diseases
Personal hygiene is the first step to good health. A health awareness programme was conducted for students by Mrs. A . Jayalakshmi, Associate member of Consumer Association of India and South India Women Enterpreneurs’ Association. She addressed the girls on menstruation and related problems, menstrual hygiene, use of quality napkins and their disposal. She encouraged the girls to opt for 100% organic napkins.
She also demonstrated the absorbing capacity of napkins, the materials out of which it is made and highlighted the harmful effect of plastics in Napkins. It was followed by questionnaire session where Mrs. Jayalakshmi cleared the doubts raised by the students. Boys were oriented by male masters regarding personal grooming. Students understood the importance of health and how cheerfulness can make them more beautiful.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- To create awareness among students about the importance of personal hygiene
- To understand menstruation and its related problems
- To acquire knowledge about cervical diseases
Overall, this day had a meaningful impact on each and every person (students and teachers ) who participated in it.