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The aim is to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to menstrual cup use among medical and paramedical students and staff.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding Menstrual cup Use among Medical and Paramedical Students and Staffs: A Cross-Sectional Study from Eastern India

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to menstrual cup use among medical and paramedical students and staff.
Conducted a cross-sectional study with a sample of females aged 18–45 years
Used simple random sampling and administered a semi-structured questionnaire
Knowledge assessed using a nine-item score categorized as poor, average, or good
Data analyzed using SPSS version 27.0
79% awareness of menstrual cups, but only 15.6% demonstrated good knowledge
MBBS students had higher knowledge scores compared to Allied Health Sciences participants
Sanitary pads were predominantly used by 96.9% of participants
Only 2.2% reported current use of menstrual cups

Abstract

Background: Menstrual cups are a safe and sustainable option for menstrual hygiene management, yet their uptake remains limited in India. Aims p < 0.001), while the latter expressed more favorable attitudes. Sanitary pads were the predominant product (96.9%), and only 2.2% reported current MC use. Conclusion: Despite high awareness, menstrual cup use remains low. Targeted educational and behavior change interventions are warranted to improve knowledge and MC use.

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