ArticleOsong public health and research perspectives2021
Use of Menstrual Sanitary Products in Women of Reproductive Age: Korea Nurses' Health Study.
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- Comparison of menstrual blood and endometrial biopsy as specimens in the diagnosis of female genital tuberculosis: a systematic review.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Pooled it
- Prevalence of menstrual cup usage among reproductive-age women in asian countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC women's health · 2026Pooled it
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- The relationship between women's awareness of sustainable menstrual cups, their menstrual attitudes, and genital hygiene behaviors: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Menstrual product use patterns in a large digital cohort in the United States: variations by sociodemographic, health, and menstrual characteristics.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2025Article
- Menstrual hygiene management among girls and women refugees in Africa: a scoping review.Conflict and health · 2025Review
- Development and validation of a survey instrument for reusable sanitary products toward sustainable menstrual hygiene.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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- Key findings on women's reproductive health: the Korea Nurses' Health Study.Korean journal of women health nursing · 2023Article
- Reusable period products: use and perceptions among young people in Victoria, Australia.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding menstruation and menstrual hygiene among early-reproductive aged women in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional survey.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Women's attitudes toward certification logos, labels, and advertisements for organic disposable sanitary pads: results from a multi-city cross-sectional survey.BMC women's health · 2022Article
- Use and perceptions on reusable and non-reusable menstrual products in Spain: A mixed-methods study.PloS one · 2022Article
- Examining menstrual health experiences in Philadelphia, PA: A qualitative investigation.Women's health (London, England)Article
- Measuring menstrual hygiene in high-income countries: A scoping review.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe use of menstrual hygiene products and its effect on women's health remains under studied. Patterns of menstrual hygiene product use and the rationale behind choices among Korean women aged 18-45 years were examined.
methodsThis cross-sectional study was a part of the Korea Nurses' Health Study. A total of 20,613 nurses participated, and 8,658 nurses participated in Module 7 which included a menstrual hygiene products-related survey. The data were collected through the mobile survey using a self-reported questionnaire. Participants' use of menstrual hygiene products and related characteristics were analyzed using frequency (percentage) or mean (SD).
resultsThe most common types of menstrual hygiene products across all age groups were disposable menstrual pads (89.0%), followed by cloth menstrual pads (4.5%), tampons (4.2%), and only 1.6% used a menstrual cup. Disposable menstrual pads were the most common across all age groups, but in those aged under 30 years this was followed by tampon use (6%). The most important criteria when choosing a menstrual hygiene product was comfort for disposable menstrual pads (31.3%) and tampons (41.5%), natural ingredients or organic products for cloth menstrual pads (51.4%), and custom fit for the menstrual cup (50.7%). However, for all menstrual hygiene products (except cloth menstrual pads), there was a higher proportion of anxiety than perception of safety, and low awareness of toxic shock syndrome.
conclusionIt is important for women to use menstrual hygiene products with confidence. More research is needed to better understand potential health effects of menstrual hygiene products.
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