Abstract:Menstruation, a physiological phenomenon, is still considered a stigmatized subject in 3rd world countries like Pakistan, leading to incorrect and incomplete knowledge, resulting in unhealthy practices (1). In lower socioeconomic classes, menstrual hygiene management(MHM) can be unhygienic and inconvenient for women (2). According to research in Karachi, at menarche, only 28.4 per cent of the general population had an idea of menses and proper placement of absorbent (1). Another study found a statistically sig… Show more
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