Journal Club: Empowering rural women through sustainable menstrual hygiene practices for enhanced reproductive health
Contributed By : Dr. Garima Soni
Written By : Dr. Nandita Mohan
Published On 2025-03-24 03:00 GMT | Update On 2025-03-24 03:00 GMT
Discussing an original article published in the Journal of Reproductive Healthcare and Medicine published by Scientific Scholar.
Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) involves maintaining hygiene during the menstrual process. According to the World Health Organization and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Joint Monitoring Program for Drinking Water, sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Menstrual hygiene management involves the comprehensive care required for women and adolescent girls to manage their menstrual cycles safely, hygienically, and with dignity.
This encompasses the use of clean menstrual products to absorb or collect menstrual blood, having access to facilities that provide privacy for changing and disposing of used materials, utilizing soap and water for personal hygiene, and having access to safe and convenient facilities to dispose of used menstrual discard. Hence, the research aimed to assess menstrual hygiene practices in Aandhi village, Rajasthan, and evaluate the impact of educational interventions on menstrual health.
Educational interventions promoting hygienic menstrual practices were implemented.
The results of the study revealed poor menstrual hygiene practices, with 75% disposing of products improperly. Post-intervention, there was a significant improvement in hygiene practices and awareness.
Therefore, it was concluded that there is a need for better menstrual hygiene education, proper waste disposal systems, and access to sustainable menstrual products in rural India.
By addressing key challenges such as limited access to hygienic menstrual products, inadequate waste disposal practices, and the stigma surrounding menstruation, the interventions achieved notable success in enhancing the health and well-being of women and girls. Educational programs and sustainable product distribution contributed to increased awareness and adoption of hygienic practices, resulting in reduced infection rates and better reproductive health outcomes.
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