THE SILENT STRUGGLE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON MENSTRUAL CHALLENGES AMONG UNIVERSITY WOMEN RESEARCHERS


Monika Sangral, Sunil Kumar
1.School of Education, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India, 2.Department of History central university of Himachal Pradesh, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract
Background In Middle Income countries the main problems are mainly related to health like physical Health, Mental health, psychological problems etc. mensuration is one of the main challenges in women life. In our countries like India, where mensuration is criticised, it can be particularly difficult. So that why this paper examines challenges related to mensuration for young women pursuing PhD in lovely professional university, Phagwara, Punjab, India. Life course interviews were conducted with 10 young women ages 25- 30 pursuing PhD in lovely professional university. Thematic analysis helps us to recognised to problems and challenges related to mensuration in young women life. And whats problems faced during their mensuration period and whats the issues they are tackling at that time. Methods This study aims convenient sampling was applied to select participants. Different approaches are used to collect data and triangulate data: in-depth interviews, observation, Photovoice We analyses the data with the help of content analysis and frequency cum percentage.
Keywords: Health, Menstrual, Women, Problems, Knowledge about menstrual hygiene; Practice; Hygiene; Peri-pad; Reproductive age; Genitalia Menstruation Abbreviations: FGD: Focus Group Discussion
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)

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Published on : 2023-12-28

Vol : 8
Issue : 12
Month : December
Year : 2023
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