Exploring menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced coastal women in Kerala, India
Introduction: During climate related displacement, women face additional challenges in safely managing menstrual hygiene. The aim of this study is to evaluate menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced women of reproductive age in the coastal areas of Kerala, India. Materials and Methods...
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| description | Introduction: During climate related displacement, women face additional challenges in safely managing menstrual hygiene. The aim of this study is to evaluate menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced women of reproductive age in the coastal areas of Kerala, India. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among displaced costal women in Kerala. We collected data on their socio-demographic factors, WaSH facilities, and menstrual hygiene practices following displacement, using a pre-tested semi-structured interview questionnaire. The participants also completed the Menstrual Hygiene Practice Needs Scale. We performed both univariate and bivariate analyses. Results: The average age of the participants was 32 years (SD±8.5). Around 59 % had completed some school education, 41 % had completed college education, 30 % were employed, and 59 % belonged to lower socioeconomic status. Over half of the participants had poor menstrual hygiene practices (55 %). Older women (OR:1.72, 95 % CI:1.08–2.72) and those with lower education (OR:2.22, 95 % CI:1.38–3.56) were more likely to have poor menstrual hygiene practices. Disposal of menstrual materials is problematic. Self-reported physician-diagnosed urinary tract infection (UTI) was 46 %, and reproductive tract infection was 8.4 %. Conclusion: The research highlights the need to improve menstrual hygiene practices and address UTI prevalence through better facilities during sea invasions. Collaboration with local authorities to address related concerns is recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-44c578af81274b2c8c97e967e119a5402025-02-11T04:35:36ZengElsevierThe Journal of Climate Change and Health2667-27822025-01-0121100375Exploring menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced coastal women in Kerala, IndiaJessy Prabhakar0Aswin MG1Asmi Fathima Nazar2Adarsh MS3Jibin Job PJ4Nisam AP5Krishna Priya MJ6Mini GK7Global Institute of Public Health, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, India; National Ayush Mission Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, IndiaGlobal Institute of Public Health, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, IndiaGlobal Institute of Public Health, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, IndiaGlobal Institute of Public Health, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, IndiaGlobal Institute of Public Health, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, IndiaGlobal Institute of Public Health, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, IndiaGlobal Institute of Public Health, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, IndiaGlobal Institute of Public Health, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, India; Saveetha Dental Colleges & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India; Women's Institute for Social and Health Studies (WISHS), Women's Social and Health Studies Foundation, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India; Corresponding author at: Global Institute of Public Health, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram-695024, Kerala, India.Introduction: During climate related displacement, women face additional challenges in safely managing menstrual hygiene. The aim of this study is to evaluate menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced women of reproductive age in the coastal areas of Kerala, India. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among displaced costal women in Kerala. We collected data on their socio-demographic factors, WaSH facilities, and menstrual hygiene practices following displacement, using a pre-tested semi-structured interview questionnaire. The participants also completed the Menstrual Hygiene Practice Needs Scale. We performed both univariate and bivariate analyses. Results: The average age of the participants was 32 years (SD±8.5). Around 59 % had completed some school education, 41 % had completed college education, 30 % were employed, and 59 % belonged to lower socioeconomic status. Over half of the participants had poor menstrual hygiene practices (55 %). Older women (OR:1.72, 95 % CI:1.08–2.72) and those with lower education (OR:2.22, 95 % CI:1.38–3.56) were more likely to have poor menstrual hygiene practices. Disposal of menstrual materials is problematic. Self-reported physician-diagnosed urinary tract infection (UTI) was 46 %, and reproductive tract infection was 8.4 %. Conclusion: The research highlights the need to improve menstrual hygiene practices and address UTI prevalence through better facilities during sea invasions. Collaboration with local authorities to address related concerns is recommended.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667278224000786Menstrual hygiene practicesDisplacementCoastal populationWashKeralaIndia |
| spellingShingle | Jessy Prabhakar Aswin MG Asmi Fathima Nazar Adarsh MS Jibin Job PJ Nisam AP Krishna Priya MJ Mini GK Exploring menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced coastal women in Kerala, India The Journal of Climate Change and Health Menstrual hygiene practices Displacement Coastal population Wash Kerala India |
| title | Exploring menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced coastal women in Kerala, India |
| title_full | Exploring menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced coastal women in Kerala, India |
| title_fullStr | Exploring menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced coastal women in Kerala, India |
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| title_short | Exploring menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced coastal women in Kerala, India |
| title_sort | exploring menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced coastal women in kerala india |
| topic | Menstrual hygiene practices Displacement Coastal population Wash Kerala India |
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