Knowledge, attitude and use of menstrual cup among females of Siddharthanagar Municipality, Nepal: a community-based cross-sectional study

Our study revealed that, despite their advantages, participants have limited knowledge and usage of menstrual cups. This highlights the need for advocacy and education about menstrual cups to enable informed choices, enhance women's quality of life and protect the environment by reducing waste from disposable menstrual products.

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BMJ Open
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-100071
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Menstrual Health and Disorders
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Knowledge, attitude and use of menstrual cup among females of Siddharthanagar Municipality, Nepal: a community-based cross-sectional study

Amisha Bhattarai, Vijaya Laxmi Shrestha, Amrit Bist
BMJ Open
Menstrual Health and Disorders
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Knowledge, attitude and use of menstrual cup among females of Siddharthanagar Municipality, Nepal: a community-based cross-sectional study

Amisha Bhattarai, Vijaya Laxmi Shrestha, Amrit Bist
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Abstract

Our study revealed that, despite their advantages, participants have limited knowledge and usage of menstrual cups. This highlights the need for advocacy and education about menstrual cups to enable informed choices, enhance women's quality of life and protect the environment by reducing waste from disposable menstrual products.

BMJ OpenVol. 15(12)
Tribhuvan University (NP), National Public Health Laboratory (NP)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 26%
Menstrual Health and Disorders
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