Why Menstrual Education is Important in Rural Areas: India remains far ahead in the global social revolution, but when it comes to menstrual education and hygiene in rural areas, there is definitely a lack. This has come to light in many surveys that most of the women in villages do not use hygienic products during their periods, many women are unaware of hygienic methods. They often use dirty clothes during menstruation due to which there is a risk of infection. Let us know why menstruation education is important in rural areas.
Why is menstruation education needed?
1. Breaking the taboo
Even though menstruation is a normal biological process, it is considered a taboo in the village and people feel shy to talk about it openly. Apart from this, during menstrual cycle, women are often advised to stay away from the kitchen, not to touch food, and not to water the plants. If proper education about menstruation is given then it will help in eliminating such taboos.
2. Getting ready for your period
Teenage girls in the village come to know about their periods for the first time when they suddenly see their blood spots, due to this they often get nervous and face mental stress. This means that girls should be told about this before menstruation starts so that they are prepared for it.
3. To be aware of hygiene
It is very important to maintain hygiene during menstruation, otherwise infection, fungus, urinary tract related diseases may occur in the reproductive system. Therefore, girls and their parents need to be told to use clean sanitary napkins. With the help of any government center or NGO, you can buy and use sanitary napkins at low cost.
4. Lack of awareness
According to Dr. Subhash Gupta, Chairman, Red Cross Society, Ghaziabad, menstruation education is important for rural communities as it provides knowledge about the lack of awareness among the people. In rural areas, where resources and access to healthcare are typically limited, knowledge about menstrual hygiene promotes equality, fairness and respect. To encourage self-care, break taboos and ensure women can manage their periods safely and confidently. Menstruation education also creates a good cause for positive social change by opening the doors to a more comprehensive conversation on human rights, gender equality and reproductive health. It is about empowering people and creating a future in which menstruation is no longer a barrier but a source of empowerment and understanding.
