ArticleCureus2025
Understanding Urban Bangladeshi Women's Perspectives on Menstruation and Menstrual Products: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
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backgroundMenstrual health is vital for women and girls, but it is often overlooked in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding menstruation and menstrual products among urban women in Bangladesh.
methodsA cross-sectional study was designed to assess the experience and opinions of women aged 17-45 years. Data were collected via Google Forms (Google LLC, Mountain View, CA) and in-person interviews using a semistructured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential (chi-square) analyses were performed using Stata version 16 (StataCorp LLC, College Station, TX).
resultsAmong 337 participants, 75.4% were aged 20-30 years, and 65.9% were students. Most participants (82.2%) had at least a bachelor's education, and 74.5% had a monthly income <20,000 Bangladeshi Taka. There was a strong association between income and choice of menstrual product (p < 0.00001). A significantly higher proportion of participants who had received menstrual counseling reported rash and/or itching during menstruation (p = 0.019). Male participants scored significantly lower on menstrual knowledge (p = 0.005), highlighting the need for inclusive awareness and education.
conclusionThe study emphasizes the need for targeted educational initiatives and policies to enhance menstrual health literacy and ensure access to menstrual products in Bangladesh.
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