Table 5 Reaction of the respondents towards menstruation
Questions | N = 923 | % |
|---|---|---|
What was the reaction to your first menstruation? | ||
 Happy | 59 | 6.4 |
 Scared | 261 | 28.3 |
 Discomfort | 399 | 43.2 |
 Emotional disturbance | 194 | 21.0 |
 Others | 10 | 1.1 |
What are your eating habits during menstruation? | ||
 Eat less | 356 | 38.6 |
 Eat more | 141 | 15.3 |
 Eat same amount of food | 426 | 46.2 |
Do you use absorbent material during period? | ||
 Yes | 815 | 88.3 |
 No | 108 | 11.7 |
What absorbent material do you use during menstruation? (You may choose more than one option) | ||
 Commercially made sanitary napkin/pad | 634 | 68.7 |
 Homemade pads | 150 | 16.25 |
 Cotton wool | 107 | 11.6 |
 Nothing | 8 | 0.9 |
 Other | 24 | 2.6 |
Do you take any medications for problems associated with menstruation? | ||
 Yes | 291 | 31.5 |
 No | 632 | 68.5 |
What other remedies do you use to ease the discomfort of menstruation? | ||
 Rest | 626 | 67.8 |
 Oil massage | 32 | 3.5 |
 Turmeric milk | 102 | 11.1 |
 Hot bottle packs | 113 | 12.2 |
 Others | 50 | 5.4 |
When do you prefer to take bath during menstrual period? | ||
 Daily | 72 | 7.8 |
 First day | 56 | 6.1 |
 Second day | 186 | 20.2 |
 Not during the period | 537 | 58.2 |
 Others | 72 | 7.8 |
Do you clean your genitalia during menstruation? | ||
 Yes | 743 | 80.5 |
 No | 180 | 19.5 |
If yes, mostly with what? | ||
 Water and soap | 234 | 25.4 |
 Only with water | 532 | 57.6 |
 Tissue paper | 102 | 11.1 |
 Towel | 6 | 0.7 |
 Others | 49 | 5.3 |