Menstrual health hygiene, awareness, myths, and health-seeking behaviors among women: A qualitative study from a peri-urban settlement of Islamabad, Pakistan
Limited menstrual health awareness perpetuates myths and cultural misconceptions affecting hygiene practices and health-seeking behaviors. Enhanced education campaigns and culturally sensitive interventions are imperative to rectify these misconceptions and empower women for improved menstrual health.
Authors
- Ayesha Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3160-1533)
- Muhammad Ibtisam Zaidi
- Babar Tasneem Shaikh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2056-4132)
- Mariam P. Alexander
- Muhammad Ahmed Abdullah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2488-8289)
- Aimen Minnal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9587-484X)
Institutions
- Health Services Academy (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of public health research
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/22799036251399277
- Primary Topic
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00