Open AccessAssessment of menstrual hygiene among reproductive age women in South-west Delhi
Author(s) -
Gunjan Kumar,
J G Prasuna,
Gaurav Seth
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_24_17
Subject(s) - medicine , hygiene , environmental health , socioeconomic status , public health , odds ratio , reproductive health , family medicine , demography , population , nursing , pathology , sociology
The issue of menstrual hygiene is inadequately acknowledged in our nation. The use of sanitary pads and washing the genital area are essential practices for good menstrual hygiene. Poor menstrual hygiene may lead to itching or rashes in the perineal region, bad odor, and sometimes, major complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease and toxic shock syndrome. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene among reproductive age group women.