Abstract : For millions of adolescent girls and women around the world, the menstrual cycle—which lasts, on average, 3,000 days during a woman's lifetime—is an important part of existence. Despite recent developments in the hygiene and sanitation sector, the demands and challenges experienced by many young women and girls in managing their menstrual hygiene are unfortunately often disregarded, especially in poor nations. Women in the reproductive age group are largely ignorant of scientific facts and hygienic health practices since menstruation and its related behaviours are still fraught with taboos and sociocultural constraints. This lack of awareness contributes to adverse health outcomes [1]. Numerous taboos are associated with menstruation, significantly impacting women's and young girls' control over their mobility and behavior during menstruation due to perceived contamination associated with menstrual cycles.
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Cite : Sharma, H., & Sodani, P. (2023). Knowledge, Attitude And Practices (Kap) Of Menstruation And Menstrual Hygiene Among Married Women Of Rural Population Of Sabarkantha District, Gujarat (1st ed., p. 17). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9789388996990.2023.eb.ch-05
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National Family Health Survey - 4; 2015 -16; India Fact Sheet
National Family Health Survey - 4; 2015 -16; Gujarat Fact Sheet
