Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Menstrual Health & Hygiene Management in District Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Abstract

The current study focuses on knowledge, attitudes and practices on menstrual health and hygiene management (MH&HM) in district Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The prime objective of the study is to explore the KAP of the local people regarding menstrual health & hygiene management and how it leads to different kinds of health issues in the locality. The nature of the study is quantitative, whereas the sampling technique was purposive. A total of 145 sample size were taken purposively and the data was collected through a structured questionnaire. The data were collected by the SABAWON female staff from schools and the community purposively. The collected data were analyzed through statistical packages for social sciences and were presented in the form of charts/graphs. Results of the study revealed that most of the local people are getting sick due to the lack of hygienic practices as they don’t have enough resources for buying soap and sanitation upscaling. The primary data shows that due to improper menstrual hygiene management and lack of proper knowledge and awareness, the local females are getting sick most of the time. Similarly, due to economic restraints, they don’t have enough resources to buy sanitary pads. The study recommended that proper awareness and knowledge be needed for the local female regarding health & hygiene and menstrual health & hygiene.