Menstrual health is an important, yet sometimes overlooked topic, especially for women residing in economically poor and rural areas. Women suffer from various problems such as lack of affordable sanitary products, ignorance regarding menstrual health, social stigma, and minimal medical care. This report investigates these problems by providing reliable menstruation products and knowledge on period health. In this study, both primary and secondary data sources were exploited. To understand the strategies that women employ to cope with their menstrual health in the underserved regions, we conducted a series of questionnaires as part of our field work. With this information, we were able to pinpoint gaps related to product consumption, health awareness, and societal barriers. Through papers, articles, blogs, and social media conversations, most notably on Twitter, we conducted secondary research. Stigma as well as the absence of affordable products and educational materials particularly in the rural areas has surfaced as a consequence. From social media conversations, we learned that there are a lot of assumptions made and that quite a number of currently available instructional materials are inadequate in meeting the needs women have. This research has shaped our approach towards providing better menstrual health education, tracking, and resources. We expect that these efforts will improve the quality of life for women in a number of regions and create an environment that is friendly to managing menstrual health.

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Vcare: A Survey on Menstrual Health Awareness and Accessibility

  • Saniya Nande,
  • Punya Nair,
  • Nandana Anil,
  • Venkatkrishnan S. Naidu,
  • Kalyani Pampattiwar

摘要

Menstrual health is an important, yet sometimes overlooked topic, especially for women residing in economically poor and rural areas. Women suffer from various problems such as lack of affordable sanitary products, ignorance regarding menstrual health, social stigma, and minimal medical care. This report investigates these problems by providing reliable menstruation products and knowledge on period health. In this study, both primary and secondary data sources were exploited. To understand the strategies that women employ to cope with their menstrual health in the underserved regions, we conducted a series of questionnaires as part of our field work. With this information, we were able to pinpoint gaps related to product consumption, health awareness, and societal barriers. Through papers, articles, blogs, and social media conversations, most notably on Twitter, we conducted secondary research. Stigma as well as the absence of affordable products and educational materials particularly in the rural areas has surfaced as a consequence. From social media conversations, we learned that there are a lot of assumptions made and that quite a number of currently available instructional materials are inadequate in meeting the needs women have. This research has shaped our approach towards providing better menstrual health education, tracking, and resources. We expect that these efforts will improve the quality of life for women in a number of regions and create an environment that is friendly to managing menstrual health.