Targets for basic coverage of wash in health care facilities are also lacking. Moreover, they usually wait until nighttime before using public toilets or fields, which exposes them to various forms of physical attacks. According to joint monitoring programme jmp of who and unicef, menstrual hygiene management refers to. Varina tjon a ten introduction up until now, poor menstrual hygiene in developing countries has been an insufficiently acknowledged problem. To understand the importance of menstrual hygiene management, it has to be looked at from the wider perspective of womens health. Personal care, hygiene, and grooming a guide to help direct support professionals understand the importance of health maintenance and the professional ethics that apply when providing personal care. Menstrual hygiene and management will directly contribute to the millennium development goal mdg2 on universal education and mdg 3 on gender equality and women empowerment.
To assess the knowledge and the practices of menstrual hygiene among rural and urban school going adolescent girls. There is a need to educate the girls about menstruation, its importance and hygiene maintenance. Important producers of sanitary napkins and other protection alternatives. Menstrual facilities are those facilities most associated with a safe and dignified. Menstrual hygiene management is an integral part of the swachh bharat mission guidelines sbmg the menstrual hygiene management guideline is issued by the ministry of drinking water and sanitation to. Oct 14, 2015 the issue of menstrual hygiene is inadequately acknowledged and has not received proper attention. Menstrual hygiene management among women and adolescent girls. Despite being an important issue concerning women and girls in the menstruating age group mhm is often overlooked in postdisaster responses. Menstrual hygiene management amongst schoolgirls in the. Learning about menstrual hygiene forms a vital aspect of health education among menstruating women to avoid future longterm ill effects of poor menstrual hygiene practices leading to premature. Adolescence and puberty is a time of intense physical and emotional change for young people between the. Women are generally more susceptible to bacterial infections during their period because of the change in the vaginas ph level.
The hygiene related practices of women during menstruation are of considerable importance, as they affect their health by in creasing their vulnerability to infections, especially infections of the urinary tract and the perineum. A study of menstrual hygiene and related personal hygiene practices among adolescent girls in rural puducherry june 2017 doi. Menstruation is the process of discharge of blood and mucus from inner lining of uterus through vagina. At least one in five girls drop out when periods begin. Over half 52% of the countries n94 responding to this question in glaas do not have targets for hygiene in facilities and over a third of countries do not have targets for sanitation 35% or water 44%. In spite of these issues, menstrual hygiene has been routinely ignored by professionals in the water, health and education sectors. Mar 14, 2020 14 important questions about hygiene during your period today, were answering your most pressing questions about hygiene during periods. This year, for the first time, may 28 will be celebrated as menstrual hygiene day. Menstrual hygiene management mhm refers to management of hygiene associated with the menstrual process. What is plan international doing to support menstrual hygiene management. Pdf menstrual hygiene management in resourcepoor countries. During your periods keeping your genitals clean is imperative.
Promotion of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls 10. Because at its essence, menstruation is about reproduction. Menstrual hygiene management mhm is one among several challenges and opportunities and it is the focus of these guidelines. Menstrual hygiene practices and sources of menstrual hygiene. The scheme for promotion of menstrual hygiene builds on and strengthens interventions for adolescent girls by creating a forum for discussion on menstrual health and hygiene, and distribution of sanitary napkins. Menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in india. Menstruation and menstrual practices still face many social, cultural, and religious restrictions which are a big barrier in the path of menstrual hygiene management. Reusable sanitary pads and menstrual hygiene awareness campaign. While it has previously been underresearched there is now increasing momentum and focus on this important topic.
In many parts of the country especially in rural areas girls are not prepared and aware about menstruation so they face many difficulties and challenges at home, schools, and work places. Womens body is more sensitive to infections during this period. Policy brief menstrual hygiene management menstrual hygiene. In several cultures there are cultural and or religious taboos1. Most of these women either have no access to toilets or are faced with unclean. Policy brief menstrual hygiene management menstrual. Together with local governments and schools we are training district health workers, teachers and volunteers to educate young people about periods and talk about them in a shamefree way. I believe menstruation should not be a privilege but a right because every woman has a right to hygiene and safe menstrual days. The issue of menstrual hygiene is inadequately acknowledged and has not received proper attention. Lack of awareness regarding the importance of menstrual hygiene, arising from a lack of education and taboo surrounding menstruation, contribute in a major way why menstruating women do not know the use of menstrual hygiene products.
Casp manual for specific sources and methods for secondary data. It is especially important to provide materials that girls and women are. Aug 22, 2014 an estimated 355 million indian women and girls must find ways to cope with monthly menstrual hygiene. Menstrual hygiene management is an integral part of the swachh bharat mission guidelines sbmg the menstrual hygiene management guideline is issued by the ministry of drinking water and sanitation to support all adolescent girls and women it outlines what needs to be done by state governments, district. Report on rural menstrual hygiene managment in villipuram.
The scheme for promotion of menstrual hygiene builds on and strengthens interventions for adolescent girls by creating a forum for discussion on menstrual health and hygiene, and distribution of sanitary. Personal care, hygiene, and grooming a guide to help direct support professionals understand the importance of health maintenance and the professional ethics that apply when providing personal. Over half 52% of the countries n94 responding to this question in glaas do not have targets for. Menstrual hygiene management page 2 policy brief menstrual hygiene management background menstrual hygiene management is an emerging topic of interest in the water, sanitation and hygiene wash sector. Menstrual hygiene matters is an essential resource for improving menstrual hygiene for women and girls in lower and middleincome countries. The importance of menstrual hygiene management for sexual. This year, for the first time, may 28 will be celebrated as menstrual. Women and adolescent girls are using a clean menstrual management material to absorb or collect menstrual blood, that can be changed in privacy.
However there school environment was too friendly for mhm because of the general absence of appropriate facilities lack of emergency menstrual hygiene kits or supplies for girls appropriate organized first aid services general anxiety by girls that they might have menstrual accidents. Menstrual hygiene in ethiopia the importance of including boys in the discussion by jane bevan and kalkidan gugsa addis ababa, 30 may 2017 daniel worku, a 12yearold from. Menstrual hygiene management page 2 policy brief menstrual hygiene management background menstrual hygiene management is an emerging topic of interest in the water, sanitation and hygiene. Use of sanitary pads and washing the genital area are essential practices to keep the.
Fiftytwo per cent of the female population is of reproductive age at any given time1. Menstrual hygiene a neglected condition for the achievement of several millennium development goals by dr. Thus, sanitary pads should not be a reason to have poor menstrual hygiene. Menstrual hygiene management in the swachh bharat g guideline. Menstrual hygiene is an important issue that affects healthy adolescent girls and premenopausal adult women monthly. Around the world women have developed their own personal strategies to cope with menstruation, which vary from country to country and depend on economic status, the individuals personal preferences, local traditions and cultural beliefs and education status 1. Promotion of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls 1019. Menstrual hygiene management among women and adolescent. Nine modules and toolkits cover key aspects of menstrual.
The transition into reproductive age for some girls is often met with fear and anxiety due to a lack of knowledge about menstruation and a lack of. Most of these women either have no access to toilets or are faced with unclean lavatory facilities. May 25, 2016 menstrual hygiene management should be part of an expanded definition and agenda for sexual and reproductive health services. Introduction to the menstrual hygiene management mhm operational guidelines. Menstrual hygiene management should be part of an expanded definition and agenda for sexual and reproductive health services. Improving knowledge, attitude and practice on menstrual hygiene among rural communities of tororo background. Utmost care should be required to protect vagina from. Yet in many countries, people still face serious challenges when it comes to managing their periods.
Menstrual hygiene management a definition the joint monitoring programme jmp of who and unicef, has proposed the following definition of menstrual hygiene management mhm. Menstrual hygiene and management can be essential in ensuring that your everyday life is not interrupted by menstruation. Factors influencing menstrual hygiene practice among late. Unhygienic menstrual practices can affect the health of the girls and there is an increased vulnerability to reproductive tract infections and pelvic inflammatory diseases and other. Nine modules and toolkits cover key aspects of menstrual hygiene in different settings, including communities, schools and emergencies. Menstrual hygiene management mhm is a problem for adolescent girls in low and middle income countries lmics, particularly when attending school. Why is menstrual hygiene and management essential for girls. Adolescence and puberty is a time of intense physical and emotional. Menstrual hygiene medical womens international association. Menstruation is the process of discharge of blood and mucus from inner lining. The vision behind mh day is a world in which every woman and girl is able to manage. The dearth of studies about menstrual hygiene management mhm and the impact of unmet menstrual needs is particularly striking given the relevance of the topic to numerous fields, such.
Menstrual hygiene is an issue that is insufficiently acknowledged. Menstrual hygiene management in schools in south asia. The scheme emphasizes the involvement of the local womens groups, vhsc, and the asha in the promotion of menstrual hygiene. It is also about ensuring women and girls live in an environment that values and supports their ability to manage their menstruation with dignity. Menstrual hygiene practices and sources of menstrual. Menstrual hygiene day 2019 may 28 is menstrual hygiene day mh day. Hygienic insufficiencies are considered to be one of the reasons. Personal care guidelines are also included in this unit. For billions of women and girls worldwide, menstruation is a monthly reality. Menstrual hygiene practices, wash access and the risk of. It ensures that you can continue with your daily routine such as going to school. An estimated 355 million indian women and girls must find ways to cope with monthly menstrual hygiene.
Further, there is limited evidence of menstrual hygiene management in humanitarian settings. July 29, 2018 female menstrual hygiene and menstrual care is important, not just during your periods but otherwise too. Menstrual supplies are other supportive items needed for mhh, such as body and laundry soap, underwear and pain relief items. Reusable sanitary pads and menstrual hygiene awareness. It ensures that you can continue with your daily routine such as going to school, going to work or doing household chores. Lack of awareness regarding the importance of menstrual hygiene, arising from a lack of education and taboo surrounding menstruation, contribute in a major way why menstruating women do not know the. Jul 26, 2017 menstrual hygiene in ethiopia the importance of including boys in the discussion by jane bevan and kalkidan gugsa addis ababa, 30 may 2017 daniel worku, a 12yearold from sheno primary school in oromia region, admits he did not know much about menstruation and thought it only an issue for girls and women to discuss. Hygienic insufficiencies are considered to be one of the reasons for maternal morbidity still being at a comparatively very high rate between 250 and. Improving knowledge, attitude, and the practice of. They understand the basic facts linked to the menstrual cycle and how to manage it with dignity and without discomfort or fear1. Menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in. Menstrual hygiene in ethiopia the importance of including. Factors influencing menstrual hygiene practice among late adolescent girls in an urban area of belgaum kanyadi suhasini1, metgud chandra2 abstract. Remarkable is also that the education by parents concerning reproductive health, sexuality and all related issues is considered almost everywhere as a nogo.
Assessment of knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene. Menstrual practices are still shrouded by taboos and sociocultural restrictions. Menstrual hygiene should be linked to the hygiene education programme in schools with active involvement of teachers and caring environment for menstrual hygiene has to be provided both at home and in school. Thus, sanitary pads should not be a reason to have poor.
Menstruation is an integral and normal part of human life, indeed of human existence, and menstrual hygiene is fundamental to the dignity and wellbeing of women and girls and an important part of the basic hygiene, sanitation and reproductive health services to which every women and girl has a right. Menstrual hygiene should be linked to the hygiene education programme in schools with active involvement of teachers and caring environment for menstrual hygiene has to be provided both at. However there school environment was too friendly for mhm because of the general absence of appropriate facilities lack of emergency menstrual hygiene kits or. Those who persist typically miss five days of school each month due to inadequate menstrual protection. In lead up to menstrual hygiene day 2018, learn about how the world bank, through qualitative and. Why is menstrual hygiene and management essential for. The issue of menstrual hygiene has been neglected and there is reluctance even within the water, sanitation and hygiene wash sector to talk openly about this important subject. Menstrual hygiene materials are the products used to catch menstrual flow, such as pads, cloths, tampons or cups. Use of sanitary pads and washing the genital area are essential practices to keep the menstrual hygiene. Understand why personal hygiene is an important part of good health maintenance. The importance of menstrual hygiene management for sexual and. Menstrual hygiene management mhm is one of the neglected health and hygiene. Menstrual hygiene is vital to the empowerment and wellbeing of women and girls worldwide. Menstrual hygiene day aims to help break the silence and raise awareness about the importance of menstrual hygiene management.
Menstrual hygiene management mhm is an essential aspect of hygiene for women and adolescent girls between menarche and menopause. Pdf a study of menstrual hygiene and related personal. Menstrual hygiene day is an annual awareness day on may 28 to help break the silence and build awareness about the fundamental role that good menstrual hygiene management mhm plays in enabling women and girls to reach their full potential. Menstrual hygiene management mhm is a major health issue affecting women and girls of reproductive age worldwide. They continue using traditional methods in hiding and expose themselves to health risks in periods. Aug 10, 2019 i believe menstruation should not be a privilege but a right because every woman has a right to hygiene and safe menstrual days. Women and adolescent girls are using a clean menstrual management. Nov 07, 2014 the dearth of studies about menstrual hygiene management mhm and the impact of unmet menstrual needs is particularly striking given the relevance of the topic to numerous fields, such as wash water, sanitation and hygiene, humanitarian relief, and human rights.