Managing menstruation during natural disasters: menstruation hygiene management during "super floods" in Sindh province of Pakistan.

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  • Author(s): Sadique S;Sadique S; Ali I; Ali I; Ali I; Ali I; Ali S; Ali S
  • Source:
    Journal of biosocial science [J Biosoc Sci] 2024 May; Vol. 56 (3), pp. 480-492. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 13.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 0177346 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1469-7599 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00219320 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Biosoc Sci Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press
      Original Publication: Cambridge, Eng. [etc.] Galton Foundation [etc.]
    • Subject Terms:
      Menstruation* ; Floods*; Female ; Humans ; Hygiene ; Pakistan ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
    • Abstract:
      Menstruation is part of women's normal life, which requires basic hygienic practices. Managing hygiene can be affected by several factors and situations such as natural disasters. Focusing on 'super flooding' in Pakistan's Sindh Province, we pay attention to how this 'natural disaster' has affected hygienic practices of menstrual cycle of women. The study meticulously examines the dynamics of menstrual hygiene management, encompassing the nuanced encounters with feelings of shame and embarrassment among girls and women situated in flood camps, schools, and community shelters. It also intends to highlight women's challenge and embarrassment to participate in the distribution process of essential resources such as pads. The insights garnered from this study hold potential relevance for various stakeholders, including policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers, offering a nuanced comprehension of the intersection of menstrual hygiene, climate change, and well-being of women.
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Menstruation; Sindh; climate change; maternal and child health; menstrual hygiene practice & management; natural disasters; shame & embarrassment; super floods; taboo
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20231113 Date Completed: 20240419 Latest Revision: 20240529
    • Publication Date:
      20240529
    • Accession Number:
      10.1017/S0021932023000159
    • Accession Number:
      37953654