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Prevalence and Correlates of Menstrual Restrictions among Indian Women: A Case Study from Koch Bihar District
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- Prevalence and Correlates of Menstrual Restrictions among Indian Women: A Case Study from Koch Bihar District
Abstract Content (not more than 300 word, should include: Introduction, Objective, Methodology, critical findings & Conclusion):
Background
Menstrual restrictions remain deeply embedded in India’s cultural and religious traditions, often reflecting patriarchal values that define menstruation as impure. These restrictive practices can limit women’s autonomy, social participation, and health, and may also intersect with experiences of domestic violence.
Objectives
This study investigates prevalence of menstrual restrictions and its covariates among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age in Koch Bihar District, West Bengal, India.
Methods
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 403 women aged 15–49 years, selected through simple random sampling across 12 administrative blocks. Menstrual restrictions were assessed using 20 culturally relevant practices and categorized as low (≤3 restrictions) or high (>3 restrictions). Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression models (unadjusted and adjusted) were applied to examine associations while controlling for demographic and socioeconomic variables.
Results
Overall, 82.8% of participants reported high menstrual restrictions. Bivariate analysis shows a higher proportion of women aged 15–19 years (89.3%) and 25–29 years (91.3%) reported high menstrual restriction compared to those aged 20–24 years (71.4%). Rural, Muslim (OR: 1.78; CI: 1.42–2.14), and OBC (OR: 2.01; CI: 1.61–2.41) women, and those with lower education or economic autonomy, had higher odds of reporting restrictions, while higher education, urban residence, and greater autonomy were protective factors.
Conclusion:
Menstrual restrictions are shaped by entrenched cultural and religious beliefs and are significantly linked to women’s vulnerability to domestic violence. Integrating menstrual health education and stigma reduction into gender-sensitive empowerment and public health programs is essential to promote equality, safety, and well-being among women in India.
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