Impact of imparting knowledge and awareness on the usage of menstrual cups: A study based on project ‘Thinkal’ at Alappuzha Municipality in Kerala

Varghese, Shiny; Hemachandran, Krishna Sreelekha; Jayasree, Parvathy

doi:10.1016/j.puhip.2022.100352

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“…Majority of the women were of the view that they were interested in receiving awareness regarding menstrual hygiene, in buying organic feminine wash, in buying rash less sanitary pads, liberty to order menstrual products and placing orders through app for home delivery. The results are in line with a study conducted in India where women were of the view that they prefer product brands which provide information on menstrual hygiene and are easy to use ( 22 ).…”

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Experiences, awareness, perceptions and attitudes of women and girls towards menstrual hygiene management and safe menstrual products in Pakistan

Malik,

Hashmi,

Hussain

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThe taboo of menstruation, lack of discussion on puberty, misinformation and poor awareness on menstrual hygiene management and limited access to safe menstrual products can negatively impact the physical and mental health of women and girls residing in low middle income countries.AimThe aim of the study was to explore the experiences, awareness, perceptions and attitudes of women and girls towards menstrual hygiene management in Pakistan. Moreover, the study also assessed consumer satisfaction towards locally manufactured organic menstrual products.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study design was used with a sample of 400 women and girls selected through convenience sampling from high schools, universities, outpatient department and gynaecological clinics located in 2 cities, i.e., Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Pakistan. A pre-structured questionnaire was used to explore experiences, awareness, perceptions and attitudes of women and girls towards menstrual hygiene management. Moreover, each respondent was provided with sample of locally designed and manufactured organic menstrual hygiene & wellness kit by a group of women researchers named “FemPure” including organic sanitary pads, feminine wellness mist and feminine wellness wash. The respondents were asked to use the products and a telephonic follow-up was conducted to assess consumer satisfaction for the products after a period of 1 month. Data was analyzed statistically using SPSS 21.ResultsThe results of the study reported that 86.2% (n = 345) of the respondents had normal periods. Out of 400 respondents, 58.5% (n = 234) knew about any health conditions related to abnormal menstrual cycle while 88.3% (n = 353) were aware of female menstrual hygiene. Majority of the respondents 78.7% (n = 315) felt ashamed while buying sanitary pads. Out of 400 respondents, 5.4% (n = 22) were interested in getting awareness regarding menstrual hygiene. The results of the study showed that all the respondents (100%, n = 400) were satisfied with FemPure organic menstrual products.ConclusionThe study concluded that majority of women and girls faced menstrual hygiene issues during and after the cycle and were eager to receive information on MHM and use organic rash free menstrual wellness products which could be ordered via mobile app. The respondents were satisfied after the use of FemPure organic menstrual products.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Experiences, awareness, perceptions and attitudes of women and girls towards menstrual hygiene management and safe menstrual products in Pakistan

Malik,

Hashmi,

Hussain

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…Awareness of menstrual cups enhances its usage (Varghese et al, 2023). Awareness-raising with individuals, families, groups, communities and institutions is a beginning step to discuss the concept of DHARTI and its benefits for menstrual health and comparative advantage.…”

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Lal Sakhi—The Women’s Voice Foundation: Genesis, Innovation and Gender and Environmental Justice

Pawar,

Jangra,

Zahera

2023

The International Journal of Community and Social Development

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This article aims to discuss Lal Sakhi—The Women’s Voice Foundation’s (a non-government organisation in India), contribution to sustainable development and its innovative approaches to empower women, and how it faces challenges in that process. Drawing on the narratives of the Lal Sakhi founder and the secondary data, it discusses the origin of the organisation and motivations and vision of the founder. The analysis suggests that in a short period, Lal Sakhi has contributed to sustainable development by reducing the consumption of plastic and by enhancing hygienic practice among women. It directly contributes to achieving the sustainable development goals relating to health, hygiene and environment. The founder’s ‘Change Agents Movement’ is gradually growing, impacting the lives of thousands of women and girls. While appreciating the innovative and critical approaches of the organisation, it looks at some of the challenges and the potential for scaling up. In view of its programs, activities and creative approaches, and impact, we argue that the story of Lal Sakhi—The Women’s Voice Foundation is infectiously inspiring. Thus, we call people from all walks of life to contribute to this noble cause.

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“…The study's conclusions highlight the critical importance of perceived quality, self-identity, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control in determining subjects to use menstrual cups and deliver insightful information for encouraging their use (Valentin and Hechanova, 2023). Varghese et al 2023 examined the anticipated usage of menstruation cups at Alappuzha Municipality, Kerela. The study's conclusions highlight the critical importance of perceived quality, self-identity, the effects of teaching and raising women's knowledge about MCs as a healthy, secure, user-friendly, and reasonably priced menstrual hygiene device.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The study's conclusions highlight the critical importance of perceived quality, self-identity, the effects of teaching and raising women's knowledge about MCs as a healthy, secure, user-friendly, and reasonably priced menstrual hygiene device. Only 20.7% of the women who acknowledged MCs without attending an awareness assembly began using them; in contrast, 40.6% of the women who attended the awareness session began using the MCs, which is about twice as many (Varghese et al, 2023) 2023) conducted a study in Andhra Pradesh to determine how menstruation cups are perceived by young people and adult women who attend a tertiary care facility in a rural setting. 87.8% of the research participants used sanitary pads when they were menstruating.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Effect of Menstrual Cups on Sustainable Hygiene Management: Revolutionizing Menstrual Health

Madhuben Sharma,

Sameeksha Rawat

2023

J. Adv. Zool.

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This review article explores the use of menstruation cups to manage period hygiene and promoting environmental sustainability. The primary goal of this paper is to review different types of commonly used menstrual products such as tampons, sanitary pads, reusable cloth pads, menstrual cups, and period underwear, including their affordability, environmental impact, and health effects. Menstrual cups are found out to be a better alternative for managing menstruation because it is reusable, affordable, and does not cause harm to environment and human health. The paper also looks at how menstruation cups empower women and help to eradicate period taboos. Menstrual cups not only offer a sustainable menstrual hygiene solution but also support larger social and cultural changes by giving people the knowledge and ability to make conversant decisions. In this review article, few case studies are discussed which highlights the transforming potential of menstruation cups. The article serves as motivating examples for governments, non-government organizations and businesses to encourage the usage of menstrual cups in female and thereby help in developing a more inclusive and sustainable future. This study also aims towards eliminating period poverty and help in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) i.e., SDG 3 (Well-being and Good Health), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Hygiene), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).

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Impact of imparting knowledge and awareness on the usage of menstrual cups: A study based on project ‘Thinkal’ at Alappuzha Municipality in Kerala

Cited by 8 publications

References 7 publications

Experiences, awareness, perceptions and attitudes of women and girls towards menstrual hygiene management and safe menstrual products in Pakistan

Experiences, awareness, perceptions and attitudes of women and girls towards menstrual hygiene management and safe menstrual products in Pakistan

Lal Sakhi—The Women’s Voice Foundation: Genesis, Innovation and Gender and Environmental Justice

The Effect of Menstrual Cups on Sustainable Hygiene Management: Revolutionizing Menstrual Health

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