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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Socioeconomic and environmental determinants of menstrual hygiene management in rural west bengal: A mixed-methods study of bishnubar-I and golchak villages
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Dr. Lopamudra Ganguly, Subhadip Mondal, Saptadipa Chakraborty
Abstract
Effective menstrual hygiene and sanitation is a very important aspect
of women’s general wellbeing, respect, and the environment. In the Bishnubar-I
and Golchak villages, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, MHM and sanitation
practices among women were surveyed in 60 people. Researchers estimated
adoption of menstrual products, disposal routines, sanitation infrastructure
availability and how socio-economic backgrounds influence these practices.
Sanitary pad or cloth is the most common choice among the respondents based on
a majority of affordability and comfort considerations. Waste disposal ways
varied; a large percentage of women hid or discarded sanitary waste in
farmlands because there were no sufficient sanitation facilities. Inadequate
sanitation at workplace was major impediments to proper conditions for women.
Despite the efforts of ASHA and NGO workers to increase awareness, the residual
financial barriers exerted continue to block further improvement in practices.
The results emphasize that rural women need improved sanitation resources,
affordable menstrual products, and education on menstrual waste disposal to
reduce the challenges of menstrual hygiene.
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Pages:42-46
How to cite this article:
Dr. Lopamudra Ganguly, Subhadip Mondal, Saptadipa Chakraborty "Socioeconomic and environmental determinants of menstrual hygiene management in rural west bengal: A mixed-methods study of bishnubar-I and golchak villages". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 42-46
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