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Posted: Oct 10 2022 (23:29)
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Last Response: Oct 10 2022 (23:38)
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Last Response: Oct 10 2022 (23:38)
Oct 10 2022 (23:29)
TouristerDivyanshu^~
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50% of women in India aged between 15-24 years still use cloth for menstrual protection.
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Oct 10 2022 (23:30)
TouristerDivyanshu^~
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Women in lowest wealth quintile are 3x times more likely to use cloth than women in highest wealth quintile. 75% and 23%.
Oct 10 2022 (23:31)
TouristerDivyanshu^~
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78% of women in 15-24 year age group use a hygienic method of menstrual protection.
Locally prepared napkins, sanitary napkins, tampons and menstrual cups are considered as hygienic methods of protection.
15% in...
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Locally prepared napkins, sanitary napkins, tampons and menstrual cups are considered as hygienic methods of protection.
15% in...
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Oct 10 2022 (23:31)
TouristerDivyanshu^~
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Women use and report multiple methods. Someone using sanitary pad can occasionally or frequently use cloth.
Source: NFHS-5, 2019-21. Survey was among 2.4 lakh women in 15-24 year age group across India.
Source: NFHS-5, 2019-21. Survey was among 2.4 lakh women in 15-24 year age group across India.
Oct 10 2022 (23:32)
TouristerDivyanshu^~
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Reuse of unclean cloth increases the risk of multiple local infections.
Use of cloth has dropped to 50% (2019-20) compared to 62% in 2015-16.
More women are also opting for safer menstrual practices,...
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Use of cloth has dropped to 50% (2019-20) compared to 62% in 2015-16.
More women are also opting for safer menstrual practices,...
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Oct 10 2022 (23:38)
TouristerDivyanshu^~
TouristerDivyanshu^~ 173606 blog postsGroup Recipients: *health
To clarify: Cloth use is not exclusive. Women who use Cloth may use it regularly or occasionally (alongside other methods).
I've updated the title and notes here. Hopefully this is more clearer. We don't know the frequency of use from the survey.
I've updated the title and notes here. Hopefully this is more clearer. We don't know the frequency of use from the survey.