A Pilot study on "Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude of disposing the used napkin of HIV infected women visiting in HIV specific Clinic in King George's Medical University, Lucknow
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Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be a major global health concern according to the World Health Organization (WHO).Massive increases in the production of solid waste have resulted from India's parallel struggles with modernization, industrialization, and economic growth. Rapid population growth, extensive urbanization, and cultural diversity all contribute to this problem in the nation. Menstrual hygiene products, especially disposable sanitary napkins, are a major waste management concern. The purpose of the study is to find out what HIV-positive women know and think about how to properly dispose of used sanitary napkins, what they do now, and how aware they are of the possible health and environmental risks that come with improper disposal
Methods: A Pilot study was conducted among 61 females pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge and attitude of disposing of the used napkin of HIV-infected women. Total of 61 females completed the survey.
Results: The results show that there was a strong link between education and knowing that bad hygiene during menstruation can lead to infections (p=0.0001), between education and practicing good hygiene (p=0.0026), between education and using menstrual products (p=0.000), and between education and how often changing menstrual products (p=0.0009).
Conclusions: Addressing menstrual hygiene through education, healthcare, and sanitation reduces health risks and environmental harm. Proper disposal of biomedical waste, including HIV-contaminated materials, is vital for preventing infections and ensuring sustainability.
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