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<p>The implementation of the Menstrual Health Scheme (MHS) in 2011, followed by subsequent decentralised procurement at the state level in 2014, marked a significant step towards empowering menstrual health. This study analysed the state-wise coverage of Government-supplied sanitary napkins (GS-SNs) among adolescents and assessed their perceived satisfaction. Additionally, study explored their preferred characteristics while buying sanitary napkins. The study employed a cross-sectional design and interviewed 6,715 adolescent girls from 16 States of India. Findings suggest a relatively higher supply of GS-SNs reported from Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Andhra Pradesh ranging from 50 to 90%. In contrast, the lowest supply was reported from Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar ranging in 0–10%. Similarly, a higher proportion of girls from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Gujarat expressed satisfaction with the GS-SNs. However, girls from Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Bihar expressed lower levels of satisfaction. Their satisfaction was predominantly associated with attributes such as better absorption, the presence of wings and leakage prevention, irrespective of urban/rural residence. Conversely, the main concerns were the need for frequent changes, leakage, a sense of wetness. When it comes to preferred characteristics while buying, branded products were favoured, followed by performance attributes and pricing. Policymakers should adapt Government supplied sanitary napkins to local needs and practices, while also promoting sustainable alternatives such as reusable products to reduce environmental impact.</p>

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Empowering Menstrual Health: Satisfaction with the Government-Supplied Sanitary Napkins Among Adolescent Girls in India

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    2026年7月31日

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  • Jyoti S. Hallad,
  • Praveen K. Chokhandre,
  • Basavaraj I. Pundappanavar,
  • Shrikanta R. Vatavati

摘要

The implementation of the Menstrual Health Scheme (MHS) in 2011, followed by subsequent decentralised procurement at the state level in 2014, marked a significant step towards empowering menstrual health. This study analysed the state-wise coverage of Government-supplied sanitary napkins (GS-SNs) among adolescents and assessed their perceived satisfaction. Additionally, study explored their preferred characteristics while buying sanitary napkins. The study employed a cross-sectional design and interviewed 6,715 adolescent girls from 16 States of India. Findings suggest a relatively higher supply of GS-SNs reported from Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Andhra Pradesh ranging from 50 to 90%. In contrast, the lowest supply was reported from Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar ranging in 0–10%. Similarly, a higher proportion of girls from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Gujarat expressed satisfaction with the GS-SNs. However, girls from Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Bihar expressed lower levels of satisfaction. Their satisfaction was predominantly associated with attributes such as better absorption, the presence of wings and leakage prevention, irrespective of urban/rural residence. Conversely, the main concerns were the need for frequent changes, leakage, a sense of wetness. When it comes to preferred characteristics while buying, branded products were favoured, followed by performance attributes and pricing. Policymakers should adapt Government supplied sanitary napkins to local needs and practices, while also promoting sustainable alternatives such as reusable products to reduce environmental impact.