A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY ON AWARENESS ABOUT MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AMONG RURAL WOMEN
Journal Title: Stanley Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Poor menstrual hygiene in developing countries has been an insufficiently acknowledged problem. Approximately 50% of world’s population knows from their own experience how important good menstrual hygiene is to be able to function optimally during menstruation period. The increased burden of reproductive tract infection among women due to poor menstrual hygiene remains a concern on public health agenda. OBJECTIVE To assess the knowledge attitude and practice of menstrual hygiene among rural women. METHODOLOGY This Cross sectional study was done in the village of Alamadhi which is the field practice area of Stanley Medical College and hospital. The study was carried out for a period of 5 months covering 250 subjects by administering oral questionnaire. RESULTS 57.6% of women using napkins. 42.4 % of women using cloth. 86.3 % of women have the habit of proper disposal. 91.2 % of women have the habit of washing genitals. 72.8% of women have separate latrines at home. 78.8% of women were aware that it is a physiological process. 88.4% of women have regular menstrual cycle. 12.4% of women have menorrhagia. There is a significant influence of education and mass media on absorbent usage. CONCLUSION This study shows that though the awareness is good, the practice of menstrual hygiene is poor
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Seenivasan P. , Caroline Priya K, Arthi E, Gaviya. G, Kanchana Devi B, Karunya. C, Midhuna. G, Priyadharshini. R
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