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September 7, 2026Discover Social Science and HealthOpen Access

Determinants and spatial patterns of hygienic menstrual practices among tribal Women in India

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SKSandhya KumarSDSumit Narayan DwivediRRReshmi R.S.

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Cross-sectional survey analysis reveals geographic and wealth disparities in hygienic menstrual practices among young tribal women, highlighting the need for targeted regional interventions.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the prevalence, spatial distribution, and socio-economic determinants of exclusive hygienic menstrual management among young tribal women in India.
  • Analyzed cross-sectional data from the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5, 2019–21) comprising 44,392 tribal women aged 15–24 years in India.
  • Assessed exclusive hygienic practices (use of sanitary napkins, tampons, or menstrual cups without unhygienic materials) using district-level spatial mapping and multivariable logistic regression.
  • Only 65.4% of young tribal women exclusively used hygienic menstrual methods, displaying prominent spatial variation with lower rates in central India and higher rates in southern and western regions.
  • Higher educational attainment, household wealth, and access to improved toilet facilities were positively associated with exclusive hygienic use, whereas rural residence and older age within the cohort were associated with lower use.

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Kumar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9e8576c3034f961570da29https://doi.org/10.1007/s44155-026-00435-1
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