Personality traits associated with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome and its relapse.

Background: Course of Alcohol Dependence Syndrome (ADS) is studded with multiple relapses. Personality factors are implicated as one of the influencing factors in the course of this disorder. Keeping in view of scarcity of Indian data available, the study was planned with the aim to find Personality traits more commonly associated with ADS patients, and identify specific traits, associated with relapses of ADS.

Knowledge and practices related to menstruation among tribal adolescent girls.

Background: Despite the fact that every girl has to deal with menstrual hygiene, there is a lack of awareness about the process of menstruation and proper menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls, especially from tribal backgrounds.

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and practices related to menstruation among tribal (Munda) adolescent girls.

Materials And Methods: This was a community-based cross-sectional study.