Menstrual Hygiene In Developing Countries And Asia
Ram Tumuluri “Adequate menstrual hygiene management is taken for granted in developed countries; however, inadequate menstrual hygiene is a massive problem for girls and women in developing countries which severely affect the health and growth of adolescent girls. Menstrual practices are still facing many social, cultural and religious constraints that are a major obstacle in the management of menstrual hygiene. Girls are not prepared and aware of menstruation in many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, so they face many problems and challenges at home, schools, and workplaces. This week, our team has researched and looked into the menstrual hygiene in developing countries and Asia.”
In this article:
Menstrual Hygiene Management in Developing Countries
Overcoming the Challenges in Menstrual Hygiene Management
Menstrual Hygiene Management in Developing Countries
Inaccurate or incomplete menstrual knowledge is a serious barrier to personal and menstrual hygiene management. Girls and women in most developing countries have very little to no information about reproductive tract infections caused during menstrual cycle due to ignorance of personal hygiene. Adolescent girl’s and women’s needs and requirements are ignored, especially in rural areas, despite major water and sanitation developments. Another major concern is the disposal of menstrual waste, as it impacts health and the environment. Proper menstrual materials are required that allow less and cost-effective management.
Overcoming the Challenges in Menstrual Hygiene Management
There is a need to educate young girls women and make them aware of the environmental pollution and the associated health hazards concerning menstrual hygiene. The root causes of many issues are ignorance, myths, and unsafe practices around menstruation. There is also a great need to inspire students to practice healthy and hygienic behaviours at the school level.
Appropriate policy and legal structures are also essential for managing menstrual wastes. The use of recycled sanitary products made from natural materials such as banana fibre, bamboo fiber, water hyacinth and sea sponges should also be encouraged. Public and electronic media also play an important role in raising awareness among girls and women about the new menstrual products, various manufacturers, government policies etc. Modern healthcare trends such as incineration can be applied to further minimise waste.
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