Menstrual health status and cultural practices of tribal adolescent girls

Sridhar, Devi; Gauthami, N

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174648

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“…The use of sanitary pads varies significantly in different tribal communities in India; most females prefer reusable old clothes due to cost factors, availability, and ease of disposal [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]. Contrary to our findings, tribal females residing outside India had a higher pooled prevalence of sanitary pad usage [36].…”

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Menstrual Hygiene Practices in Indian Tribal Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Mittal¹,

Priya²,

Kumar³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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India is native to many tribal communities: Bharia (Madhya Pradesh), Bihl (Rajasthan), Santhal (Bihar, Jharkhand), Bodo (Assam, West Bengal), and many more. They reside in isolated geographical regions, which poses challenges in reaching out to them. In addition, they still have firm beliefs and taboos regarding menstruation. Knowledge about menstrual health and hygiene is one of the most important aspects of tribal health. Therefore, it is important to synthesize the results of menstrual hygiene data from the Indian tribal population. We have calculated the pooled prevalence of sanitary pad use, dustbin disposal, and hygienic reuse of menstrual materials. Online databases, namely PubMed, Cochrane Central, CINAHL, Pan African Journals, EBSCO, and Google Scholar, were searched. After the removal of duplicates, a quality check, and screening of cross-references, 19 articles were selected for final review. Statistical analysis was done by Revman 5.4 and STATA 17.0. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. PRISMA guidelines were followed. The protocol registration number was CRD42022331376. This is a non-funded article. The pooled prevalence of sanitary pad use in Indian tribal females was 2% (95% CI 1 to 3). The pooled prevalence of dustbin disposal of menstrual material was 1% (95% CI: 0.00 to 0.02). The pooled prevalence of hygienic reuse of menstrual materials was 1%. Sanitary menstrual hygiene practices are very less prevalent in Indian tribal females. Awareness programs and tribal health policies need to be accelerated for the promotion of menstrual hygiene. Also, literature on the use, disposal, and storage of menstrual adsorbents is scarce in Indian tribes. Health research in this area needs to be emphasized.

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“…After the study selection process, 19 The pooled prevalence of dustbin disposal of sanitary pads in Indian tribal females was 1% (95%, CI: 0.00 to 0.02), as noted in Figure 3.…”

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Menstrual Hygiene Practices in Indian Tribal Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Mittal¹,

Priya²,

Kumar³

et al. 2023

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“…But, the effect of poor health practices on the reproductive outcomes and the neonatal and infant mortality rates among the tribal communities inhabiting different regions of India is also reported by scholars across (Garikipati et al, 2013; Pati et al, 2014; Ranjan et al, 2018). The poor concern for menstrual hygiene among the tribal adolescent girls and women was also pointed out in this regard (Sridhar & Gauthami, 2017).…”

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Profiling Maternal and Child Health Care in the Tribal Communities of Telangana State: An Anthropological Enquiry

Sharma

Shamanna

Ajith

2023

The Oriental Anthropologist: A Bi-annual International Journal

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Sexual and reproductive health aspects of tribal communities have been a matter of concern for various scholars. The present study, conducted among the tribals in one of the Integrated Tribal Development Agency areas (Mannanoor ITDA) in the state of Telangana, is primarily set to enrich the existing knowledge concerning reproductive health. The article particularly focuses on the antenatal/prenatal care, intranatal care, and reproductive outcomes among the tribal communities. The article attempts to look into the age of these women at marriage and various conceptions, the spacing between conceptions, and the outcome of the conceptions. Besides this, efforts have been made to gather data on the place of delivery, antenatal care, and birth weights of infants. The study could identify that about a quarter were low-birth-weight babies. The study also showed that overall reproductive wastage is quite significant in the tribal communities in the study area, even though the women in the area were found to be avoiding marriages at a very young age. By and large, the study reveals that maternal and child health practices are relatively satisfactory in the tribal communities in the study area.

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“…Such data could aid authorities in formulating policies for adolescent wellbeing. Some data exist on the nutritional status of indigenous adolescents from Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal [ 38 , 39 ].…”

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Stunting and Underweight among Adolescent Girls of Indigenous Communities in Telangana, India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ravula,

Kasala,

Pramanik

et al. 2024

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India’s indigenous groups remain vulnerable to malnutrition, despite economic progress, reflecting the reliance on traditional agriculture and the problems of poverty and inadequate education and sanitation. This mixed-methods study analyzed the incidence, causes and determinants of chronic malnutrition, measured through stunting, thinness and underweight among adolescent indigenous girls in Telangana. Using 2017 data on 695 girls aged 11–18 years from 2542 households, the analysis showed that 13% had normal nutritional status, while 87% were stunted, underweight or thin. Early adolescents (11–14 years) had higher underweight prevalence (24.4%), while late adolescents (15–18 years) showed greater stunting (30%). Regressions identified key influencing factors. Higher education levels of heads of households and the girls themselves alongside household toilet access significantly improved nutritional status and reduced stunting and underweight. The sociocultural emphasis on starchy staple-based diets and early marriage also impacted outcomes. Tackling this crisis requires mainstreaming nutrition across development agendas via comprehensive policies, education, communication and community participation. Further research can guide context-specific solutions. But, evidence-based investments in indigenous education, livelihoods, sanitation and women’s empowerment are the first steps. Nutrition-sensitive development is indispensable for indigenous groups to fully participate in and benefit from India’s progress.

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Menstrual health status and cultural practices of tribal adolescent girls

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Menstrual Hygiene Practices in Indian Tribal Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Menstrual Hygiene Practices in Indian Tribal Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Profiling Maternal and Child Health Care in the Tribal Communities of Telangana State: An Anthropological Enquiry

Stunting and Underweight among Adolescent Girls of Indigenous Communities in Telangana, India: A Cross-Sectional Study

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