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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences

Knowledge, Perceptions, and Acceptance of Menstrual Cups Among Medical and Engineering Students in Chennai: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.

Sivaranjani Sarathivarman, Prabhavathi Krishnan, Keerthi Ravi, Bhavisha S Leelabai, Thamarai Selvi Kanagaraj, Saravanan Ayyavoo, Panneerselvam Periasamy

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Sivaranjani SarathivarmanDepartment of Physiology, SRM Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Prabhavathi KrishnanDepartment of Physiology, SRM Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Keerthi RaviDepartment of Physiology, SRM Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Bhavisha S LeelabaiDepartment of Physiology, SRM Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Thamarai Selvi KanagarajDepartment of Physiology, SRM Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Saravanan AyyavooDepartment of Physiology, SRM Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Panneerselvam PeriasamyDepartment of Physiology, Government Erode Medical College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Background: Menstrual cups are an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional menstrual hygiene products. Despite their advantages, adoption remains limited due to misconceptions and lack of awareness. This study aims to assess and compare acceptance and usage of menstrual cup among female medical and engineering students. Methods: A cross-sectional, survey-based study was conducted among female undergraduate students at SRM University. The study population involves female MBBS and Engineering students. Participants were evaluated using a structured questionnaire assessing their understanding and usage of menstrual cups. Descriptive statistics and independent t-tests were applied to determine statistical significance ( Results: Among 265 participants, comprising 139 female medical students and 126 female engineering students, medical students demonstrated significantly higher scores in compared to engineering students. However, practice levels were not significantly different ( Conclusion: Despite increased awareness menstrual cup, usage is relatively low in both group students. Organized educational programs are needed to promote sustainable menstrual hygiene practices.

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Engineering studentsmedical studentsmenstrual cupmenstrual hygiene

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