A novel banana fiber pad for menstrual hygiene in India: a feasibility and acceptability study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Menstrual hygiene products used by women have evolved in the past several decades with comfort, ease of use and cost driving women's choices. In a country like India, where women form nearly 50% of the population, the sheer volume of periodic menstrual non-biodegradable waste generated has significant environmental implications. With majority of the country hailing from low-middle class backgrounds, observing healthy menstrual hygiene practices with environmentally friendly products necessitates the consideration of affordable and highly sustainable alternatives. Further, during the COVID-19 pandemic, period poverty is higher than ever, causing women to turn to the reusable product market for affordable and long lasting alternatives. Hence, we studied the Feasibility and

SUBMITTER: Achuthan K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7995390 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature