Evaluate the knowledge and practices of menstrual hygiene among rural women age between 15-45 Years

Prof. Mrs. Amita Paul; Ms. Suneetha. Veerabatthini; Mrs. Julie Thomas

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Evaluate the knowledge and practices of menstrual hygiene among rural women age between 15-45 Years

Prof. Mrs. Amita Paul, Ms. Suneetha. Veerabatthini, Mrs. Julie Thomas

Abstract :

To evaluate the knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene among rural women age between 15–45 years, a prospective study was conducted at Hathod rural area of Indore, M. P , among 150 rural women selected by non–probability convenient sampling technique and who are fulfilled the inclusion criteria such as age between 15–45 years, non–pregnant women and non–lactating mothers. Date was collected by socio–demographic proforma and structured knowledge questionnaire on knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene and hygiene practices during menstruation. 23% rural women had adequate knowledge, 36.3% had moderate knowledge and 40.7% had inadequate knowledge. Out of 150 respondents, sanitary pads were used by only 33.87%. 45% were burn the sanitary pads and 55% were throwing it in routine waste. Cleaning of external genitalia with water is 74% and only 26% were uses water with soap. Change the sanitary pads 2 times a day is 89% and only 3% were changes 6 hourly a day. 87% of were bath twice a day during menstruation and 13% were bath once a day. 98% were do hand washing after visiting toilet during menstruation.