Public Health and Menstrual Hygiene Practices in India by Smr... - 9781032754338

Public Health and Menstrual Hygiene Practices in IndiaPractices, Costs, and Equity Issues\nAuthor(s): Smruti Bulsari, Kiran Pandya, Anil Gumber\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032754338, 978-1032754338\nSynopsis\nThis book examines the equity issues regarding practices of menstrual hygiene and affordability of menstrual products by the lower socioeconomic class in India.\n\nBy discussing a novel and detailed methodology of estimating the cost of menstrual hygiene, the authors identify various components of direct and indirect costs of menstrual hygiene. The research makes use of a mixed-methods approach to identify key cost drivers to estimate the overall costs across adolescent/young and older women belonging to diverse socioeconomic status. It also discusses the relevant socio-cultural issues associated with menstruation and menstrual cycles, as beliefs and taboos associated with menstrual cycles are the secon.