What type of study is this?

September 5, 2025Open Access

Knowledge of menstrual hygiene management among tribal menstruating females for the successful implementation of government policies in India

MMM. M. H. MondalNational Institute for Research in Tribal Health KSKuntal Kumar SahaWorld Health Organization - Pakistan VDVijay K. DwivediNational Institute for Research in Tribal Health

Key Points

Improving awareness around menstrual hygiene management can reduce the risk of reproductive tract infections in females.
The prevalence of misinformation about menstruation hinders effective management and contributes to female morbidity.
Lack of menstrual hygiene management among tribal women indicates the need for targeted educational programs.
Addressing societal myths surrounding menstruation can enhance reproductive health among menstruating individuals.

Abstract

Although the process of menstruation is a natural physiological process in women and is an indicator of good reproductive health, but due to the myths and stigmas associated with it, often it leads to misinformation, lack of awareness and hiding of management of the same. Lack of proper hygiene during menstruation can lead to increased vulnerability to problems like RTIs (reproductive tract infections) which significantly contribute to female morbidity. Therefore, there is a need to exercise menstrual hygiene management (MHM) by menstruating individuals.

AI से पूछें

Bookmark

View Full Paper