scholarly journals Improving quality of life with new menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent tribal girls in rural Gujarat, India

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (41) ◽  
pp. 205-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shobha P Shah ◽  
Rajesh Nair ◽  
Pankaj P Shah ◽  
Dhiren K Modi ◽  
Shrey A Desai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Hygiene Practices

Management of menstrual hygiene, practices and perceptions among vulnerable Bharia women in Madhya Pradesh: A pilot survey

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 169-175
Author(s):  
Dinesh Kumar ◽  
Poonam Vaiyam ◽  
Ravikanta Singh Thakur
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Pregnancy ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Pilot Survey ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Education Campaign ◽  
Hygiene Practices

India has the highest proportion of adolescents and the highest adolescent pregnancy and childbirth rate in the tribal segment of the population. Very few studies have focused on the use of sanitary pad and quality of health care as menstrual hygiene practices. The data was collected among ‘Bharia’ women who identified as one of the particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) in Madhya Pradesh. Towards comparing the use, source, and components of menstrual hygiene practices among adolescents and adult mothers, the sample included adolescent (10-19 years) and adult women 20-49 years of age. The relevant information was collected by trained female investigator with designed questionnaire from the respondents. Findings revealed that only 22.7% women are using sanitary pad during menstruation period in the studied tribe. It was seen the use of this absorbent (sanitary pad) for menstrual hygiene among the adolescents were found significantly higher (37.5%) than that of adult women (14.3%), whereas, the use of old cotton was found significantly higher (78.6%) among adult women. Awareness on menstrual hygiene about 50% adolescents and 64% adult women believed it is a curse of God. About 25% adolescents and 21.4% adult women believed menstruation is a natural process. The tribe has underprivileged menstrual hygiene practices owing to low awareness, illiteracy, and poverty. The special IEC education campaign with suitable strategy can be forced to optimum hygiene practices.

scholarly journals Awareness and management of menstrual hygiene practices in adolescent girls

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 3916
Author(s):  
Krupa Ann Sunil ◽  
Agatha Mary John ◽  
Angitha Saji ◽  
Abhilash Kumar B. ◽  
Abel Abraham Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene Management ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Hygienic Practice ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Menstruation is a natural part of the female reproductive cycle in which periodic discharge of blood from the uterus exits through the vagina. Menstruation is also surrounded with social taboos and supernatural beliefs. The poor knowledge and understanding of menstruation may lead to unsafe hygienic practice that in turn increases the risk of reproductive and genito-urinary tract infections and leads to overall poor quality of life. The aim of this study was to compare the awareness about menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls along with objectives of evaluation of menstrual hygiene practices.Methods: The study was a prospective observational study done with a sample size of 650 subjects of 9 to 18 age group in whom menstruation already occurred who were recruited from five different schools in regions of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha. The study was conducted in 3 phases, where initially a pre designed well-structured questionnaire was provided to assess the attitude, awareness and practices.Results: The results obtained described that the subjects had better knowledge and positive attitude regarding menstruation and hygiene practices when compared to subjects from other regions of India but still they lacked some adequate and updated information on menstruation.Conclusions: This study paved a way for discussion on menstruation to the adolescent girls, providing them the information they lacked and a better guidance.

scholarly journals Evaluation of User Experiences for the Clean Team Ghana Container-Based Sanitation Service in Kumasi, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
James B. Tidwell ◽  
Kwabena B. Nyarko ◽  
Ian Ross ◽  
Bismark Dwumfour-Asare ◽  
Pippa Scott
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Structural Quality ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
User Experiences ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Urban Settlements

AbstractThere is a lack of affordable and acceptable sanitation solutions for dense, low-income urban settlements. One option that has been proposed is container-based sanitation, where a sealed cartridge installed in a free-standing toilet is regularly changed and adequately separates users from their excreta. Though container-based toilets are considered a safely managed sanitation solution that meets the Sustainable Development Goal for sanitation, little is known about user experiences to inform how such a solution should be viewed by governments. We conducted a longitudinal prospective cohort study of changes in objective and subjective measures of sanitation quality due to the Clean Team Ghana (CTG) container- based toilet service in Kumasi, Ghana from June to December 2019. We collected data immediately prior to installation of a toilet and 10 weeks afterwards for 292 customers. Most initially used public toilets with good structural quality, but sometimes had poor cleanliness, a lack of handwashing facilities, and required a 14.3 minute mean round trip time to use. The evaluation found that CTG delivers a high-quality service that positively impacts the quality of life of CTG customers, as well as saving them money, reducing gender gaps in quality of life, and addressing the needs of those with physical disabilities. Satisfaction with CTG toilet and service characteristics was high, with the largest increases for satisfaction with smell, comfort, disgust, and privacy. Women in particular were positively impacted both for explicitly gendered indicators like the ability to practice menstrual hygiene management, and other indicators where women scored lower than men at baseline, including ease of access, ease of use, and cleanliness. Use of the service also benefitted those who had been unable to use a toilet for physical or social reasons beforehand. Problems with the CTG service, such as leaking, filling, smelling, or not being replaced as scheduled, were reported by fewer than 10% of customers. While one product or service does not fit the needs of all customers, this evaluation supports the growing body of evidence that container-based sanitation provides a service valued by users and acceptable to policymakers in dense urban settlements.

scholarly journals Analyzing Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness among Diabetic Adults in the United States

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
The United States ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Oral Symptoms

Diabetes is a serious health issue as it leads to heart disease and other complications. The link between diabetes and oral disease is proven in many scholarly literatures. The bi-directional relationship between the two is well known among healthcare academia, and its professional community. Purpose: The goal of this study is to understand how much of this awareness and knowledge has reached common people suffering from diabetes. Specifically, this study ventures to understand if the diabetics are aware of the oral disease complications and their attitude towards oral health. The results of this study could aid in developing health promotion programs targeting diabetics to positively influence their quality of life. Methodology: Thirty (30) diabetics who are members of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) in Massachusetts, USA were recruited through convenient sampling method. Responses to a series of questions relating to demographic, symptomatic, attitude, oral hygiene practices and awareness-level were gathered through a two-page questionnaire. Data analysis was done using statistical tools such as descriptive analysis, relative frequency measures and correlation analysis. Results: 67% of the respondents were aware of the link between oral health and diabetes; 87% had positive attitude towards oral health; minimum of 73% had no oral symptoms; only 27% conformed to dentist recommended everyday oral hygiene practices; Correlation of oral hygiene practices and less symptomatic measure had an R value of 0.82. Conclusion: A positive attitude towards oral health and above average awareness of the link between oral health and diabetes did not translate to regular oral hygiene practices. The correlation analysis between oral symptoms and oral hygiene practices showed that higher the number of oral hygiene practices, the lesser the number of symptoms this group had. Hence, reinforcing the practices of oral hygiene through diabetic intervention programs could improve the quality of life for diabetics.

How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting women's menstrual cycles and quality of life? A view from South Asia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Nida Hashmi ◽  
Irfan Ullah ◽  
Syeda Rida Tariq ◽  
Renato de Filippis ◽  
Laura Orsolini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Menstrual Cycles ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Cultural Taboos

SUMMARY The substantial strain that women are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic can affect their menstrual cycle and further impair their quality of life. In low- and middle-income countries, this strain is exacerbated by: cultural taboos and poor education related to menstruation; ‘period poverty’; unavailability of menstrual hygiene products; and poor hygiene facilities. We suggest actions that governments, healthcare professionals and individuals can take to address these factors and minimise the psychological impact of COVID-19 on women's physical and mental health.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Quality of Life of Youth With Hearing Loss

ASHA Leader ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Anne Skalicky ◽  
Brenda Schick ◽  
Donald Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss

Thinking Beyond Language: Intervention for Severe Aphasia

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Simmons-Mackie
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Language Intervention ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Environmental Support ◽  
Total Communication ◽  
Communication Partners

Abstract Purpose: This article addresses several intervention approaches that aim to improve life for individuals with severe aphasia. Because severe aphasia significantly compromises language, often for the long term, recommended approaches focus on additional domains that affect quality of life. Treatments are discussed that involve increasing participation in personally relevant life situations, enhancing environmental support for communication and participation, and improving communicative confidence. Methods: Interventions that have been suggested in the aphasia literature as particularly appropriate for people with severe aphasia include training in total communication, training of communication partners, and activity specific training. Conclusion: Several intervention approaches can be implemented to enhance life with severe aphasia.

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