The condition of women frequently changing sanitary pads in 28 cities of China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to fill the gap in understanding the frequency of changing sanitary pads and the key factors associated with this practice among women in China.

Methods

Using a convenient sampling approach, a cross-sectional study was conducted with a quota sampling method to survey women from 28 cities in China between October 21 and 31, 2020. Basic demographic characteristics, personal hygiene habits, self-efficacy, health-related quality of life, and disease status were collected. Multiple logistic regression model was used to analyze the factors associated with the frequency of changing sanitary pads.

Results

A total of 1682 respondents were included in this study. The condition of frequently changing sanitary pads was divided into three groups: "Not ta

SUBMITTER: Sun J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11585201 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature