Exploring the temporal shift in menstrual hygiene practices among young women across India: a micro and macro perspectives

The findings of the study present a significant amount of influence of geospatial attributes, including culture and tradition. The extent of "awareness" regarding menstrual hygiene emerged as the most critical driver of escalating MHP in the country. Therefore, addressing socio-economic disparities and implementing interventions through community-level programs, preferably by adopting peer-based approaches with the active participation of self-help groups and frontline workers, is necessary to ensure universal access to sanitary methods.