Awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and the factors associated with it among healthcare professionals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional study
Objective To explore awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and associated factors among healthcare professionals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia.Design Institution-based cross-sectional study.Setting The current study was carried out among governmental health facilities in Wolaita Zone, South E...
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| author | Angwach Abrham Asnake Molalegn Mesele Gesese Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu Kelemu Abebe Gelaw Yohannes Fikadu Geda |
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| description | Objective To explore awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and associated factors among healthcare professionals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia.Design Institution-based cross-sectional study.Setting The current study was carried out among governmental health facilities in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State between 1 September and 30 September 2023.Participants Using a simple random sampling technique, 425 healthcare providers were selected. Data were collected using a self-administered, pre-tested questionnaire.Outcome measures The data were entered using Epi-data version 3.1, and after being exported, were analysed using SPSS version 25. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out to identify relevant components. An adjusted OR and a 95% CI were used to report the relationship between the covariates and the outcome variable.Results The level of awareness towards menstrual cups was 16.2% (95% CI 12.9% to 19.8%). Type of healthcare profession 5.75 (aOR=5.75, 95% CI 1.94 to 17.01), the use of broadcast media 4.40 (aOR=4.40, 95% CI 1.80 to 10.70), and social media use (aOR=3.24, 95% CI 1.53 to 6.88) were significantly associated with awareness towards menstrual cups.Conclusion The awareness of menstrual cups among female healthcare providers was incredibly low. Type of healthcare profession, broadcast media, and social media use were the main determinants of menstrual cup awareness. Therefore, both government and non-governmental organisations should focus on promoting and providing menstrual cups nationwide. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-16b8e67e37c348f19a1a93d489e57bd92025-01-17T21:50:09ZengBMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Open2044-60552025-01-0115110.1136/bmjopen-2023-083329Awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and the factors associated with it among healthcare professionals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional studyAngwach Abrham Asnake0Molalegn Mesele Gesese1Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu2Kelemu Abebe Gelaw3Yohannes Fikadu Geda44 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia1 Department of Reproductive Health and Nutrition, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia2 Midwifery, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia3 Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia5 Wolkite University, Welkite, EthiopiaObjective To explore awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and associated factors among healthcare professionals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia.Design Institution-based cross-sectional study.Setting The current study was carried out among governmental health facilities in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State between 1 September and 30 September 2023.Participants Using a simple random sampling technique, 425 healthcare providers were selected. Data were collected using a self-administered, pre-tested questionnaire.Outcome measures The data were entered using Epi-data version 3.1, and after being exported, were analysed using SPSS version 25. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out to identify relevant components. An adjusted OR and a 95% CI were used to report the relationship between the covariates and the outcome variable.Results The level of awareness towards menstrual cups was 16.2% (95% CI 12.9% to 19.8%). Type of healthcare profession 5.75 (aOR=5.75, 95% CI 1.94 to 17.01), the use of broadcast media 4.40 (aOR=4.40, 95% CI 1.80 to 10.70), and social media use (aOR=3.24, 95% CI 1.53 to 6.88) were significantly associated with awareness towards menstrual cups.Conclusion The awareness of menstrual cups among female healthcare providers was incredibly low. Type of healthcare profession, broadcast media, and social media use were the main determinants of menstrual cup awareness. Therefore, both government and non-governmental organisations should focus on promoting and providing menstrual cups nationwide.https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1/e083329.full |
| spellingShingle | Angwach Abrham Asnake Molalegn Mesele Gesese Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu Kelemu Abebe Gelaw Yohannes Fikadu Geda Awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and the factors associated with it among healthcare professionals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional study BMJ Open |
| title | Awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and the factors associated with it among healthcare professionals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and the factors associated with it among healthcare professionals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and the factors associated with it among healthcare professionals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and the factors associated with it among healthcare professionals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and the factors associated with it among healthcare professionals in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia: institution-based cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups and the factors associated with it among healthcare professionals in wolaita zone south ethiopia institution based cross sectional study |
| url | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1/e083329.full |
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