Study on Knowledge Attitudes and Practices Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Rural Women in Kerala

Dr. Sagar Borker

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Dr. Sagar Borker

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menstruation, Kerala, sanitary pads

Abstract

Background: Menstruation is a phenomenon unique to females. It carries with it the joy of being a mother and also the sorrow of guilt due to unclean feeling. Orthodox Indian culture does not allow open discussion about it and the associated problems. Aims: To measure the knowledge, attitude, & practice regarding menstrual hygiene among the adolescent girls & women in rural area aged between 15-50 years, in Anjarakandy Panchayat of Kannur district of Kerala. Settings and design: It is a cross sectional study. The data was collected by interview method by MBBS students under the supervision of investigators. There were 217 women who could be contacted during our visit to 3 clusters (in 3 wards) of households of Anjarakandy Panchayat. The first house was randomly chosen & subsequently each adjacent house was taken. All the eligible women who could be contacted during the allotted time were included. Material and Methods: The questionnaire consisted of both open ended & closed ended questions.

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Study on Knowledge Attitudes and Practices Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Rural Women in Kerala. (2014). Global Journal of Medical Research, 14(30), 29-33. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/

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Author Biography

Dr. Sagar Borker

Dr. Sagar Atmaram Borker is an Associate Professor in Community Medicine at KVG Medical College, Sullia, India. With a background as a reviewer for the Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology (GJCST) and affiliations with Kannur Medical College, Dr. Borker has contributed significantly to medical research and education. His work includes studies on menstrual hygiene among rural women in Kerala and the prevalence of locomotor disability in Goa. Holding an MBBS and MD in Preventive and Social Medicine, he has authored numerous papers, with a focus on community health, medical education, and interdisciplinary research. Dr. Borker's academic profile reflects a commitment to advancing public health knowledge through research and peer review.

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