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ArticleBMC women's health2022

Use of reusable menstrual management materials and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Ghana: analysis of the 2017/18 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey.

Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba, Emilia Asuquo Udofia, Adom Manu, Anita Anima Daniels, Richmond Aryeetey

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Emmanuel Anongeba AnabaDepartment of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-8942-0460
Emilia Asuquo UdofiaDepartment of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana Medical School, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-7279-1839
Adom ManuDepartment of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. amanu@ug.edu.gh.ORCID 0000-0002-1099-8623
Anita Anima DanielsDepartment of Public Administration and Health Services Management, Business School, College of Humanities, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0003-1349-3740
Richmond AryeeteyDepartment of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0003-4667-592X

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backgroundThe use of unsafe materials to collect menstrual blood predisposes women and girls to infections. There is a paucity of literature on the utilization of reusable menstrual materials in sub-Saharan Africa. This study examined factors associated with the use of reusable menstrual management materials among women of reproductive age in Ghana. Findings from this study can inform menstrual health programmes and reproductive health policy to address menstrual hygiene and specific areas of emphasis.

methodsWe analysed secondary data from the 2017/18 Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. Descriptive statistics were employed to compute frequencies and percentages, while Chi-square and complex sample Binomial Logistic Regression was conducted to identify factors associated with the use of reusable menstrual materials.

resultsHalf (52%) of the respondents were below 30 years old; mean (± sd) = 30.7(9.0). Thirteen percent used reusable materials to collect menstrual blood during their last period. Women aged 45-49 years (AOR = 5.34; 95% CI 3.47-8.19) were 5 times more likely to manage menstruation with reusable materials compared with those aged 15-19 years (p < 0.05). Women classified in the middle wealth quintile (AOR = 0.66; 95% CI 0.50-0.88) were 34% less likely to use reusable materials to collect menstrual blood compared with women in the poorest wealth quintile (p < 0.05). Also, women who were exposed to television (AOR = 0.78; 95% CI 0.61-0.99) had less odds of using reusable materials compared with women who were not exposed to television (p < 0.05).

conclusionThis study showed that the use of reusable menstrual materials was influenced by socio-demographic factors, economic factors and exposure to mass media. Therefore, policies and programmes aimed at promoting menstrual health should focus on less privileged women. The mass media presents an opportunity for communicating menstrual hygiene.

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HygieneMenstruationAdolescentAdultFemaleGhanaHumansMenstrual Hygiene ProductsMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultGhanaReusable menstrual materialsSanitary padWomen in reproductive age

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