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Reproductive Health Matters
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Improving quality of life with new menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent tribal girls in rural Gujarat, India

Shobha P ShahCoordinator, Health Training and Resource Center, SEWA Rural, Bharuch, Gujarat, [email protected]
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Rajesh NairAssistant Professor, Indian Institute of Public Health-Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Pankaj P ShahDirector, Community Health, SEWA Rural, Bharuch, Gujarat, India
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Dhiren K ModiProgramme Manager, SEWA Rural, Bharuch, Gujarat, India
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Shrey A DesaiResearch Coordinator, SEWA Rural, Bharuch, Gujarat, India
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Lata DesaiPresident, Sharada Mahila Vikas Society, Bharuch, Gujarat, India
Pages 205-213 | Published online: 14 May 2013

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