50% women between 15-24 years still use cloth for periods

May 11, 2022 13:22

About 50 per cent of women aged 15-24 years still use cloth for menstrual protection, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) report, with experts attributing it to lack of awareness and taboo existing around menstruation.

The experts also said that if an unclean cloth is reused, it increases exposure to multiple local infections.

In the recently released NFHS-5, women aged 15-24 years were asked what method or methods they use for menstrual protection, if anything. In India, 64 per cent use sanitary napkins, 50 per cent use cloth, and 15 per cent use locally prepared napkins, the report stated.

Overall, 78 per cent of women in this age group use a hygienic method of menstrual protection. Locally prepared napkins, sanitary napkins, tampons and menstrual cups are considered to be hygienic methods of protection. -- PTI

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