Knowledge among medical students about the usage of menstrual cup in a medical college in Central Karnataka
Introduction: Menstruation is the normal process that millions of girls and women around the world undergo every month. Good hygienic practices during menstruation prevent infections and odors during the menstrual period. Menstrual cups are safe and there are no health risks found due to their usage...
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Menstruation is the normal process that millions of girls and women around the world undergo every month. Good hygienic practices during menstruation prevent infections and odors during the menstrual period. Menstrual cups are safe and there are no health risks found due to their usage. The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge on the usage of menstrual cup among medical students.
Material and Methods:
The cross-sectional study was conducted among all female medical students in Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga belonging to the age group of 18–25 years. All medical graduate girl students were given a questionnaire. About 255 students participated in the study and final data were analyzed into numbers and percentages.
Results:
Among the study participants, 45 (17.6%) of them had no idea about the menstrual cup. Most of the students did not have a clear knowledge on the material used in manufacturing of menstrual cup, time to empty the cup, and the method of its sterilization. Only 4 (1.6%) of them used a menstrual cup.
Conclusion:
Menstrual cups have many advantages like being nontoxic, eco-friendly and cost effective but their usage is uncommon in India as there is lack of knowledge, awareness and the widespread use of sanitary pads. Education and sensitization regarding the usage of menstrual cup is required among the population. There is lack of knowledge and misconception regarding the menstrual cup which should be addressed for better menstrual health and practice. |
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