Knowledge, awareness, and practices of menstrual cup usage among Malaysia’s undergraduate students
This study explores undergraduate students' knowledge, awareness, and practices toward menstrual cups, highlighting key factors influencing their adoption and continued use. Despite growing awareness, sustained usage remains low due to significant barriers, including concerns about comfort, saf...
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| description | This study explores undergraduate students' knowledge, awareness, and practices toward menstrual cups, highlighting key factors influencing their adoption and continued use. Despite growing awareness, sustained usage remains low due to significant barriers, including concerns about comfort, safety and insufficient information. Utilizing a survey approach, this study examines the motivations and challenges associated with menstrual cup adoption, as well as the role of different information sources. The study underscores the importance of menstrual health education, considering variables like environmental impact awareness and economic factors. Understanding university students' perspectives on menstrual cups is crucial for designing effective education programs. The discussion section critically examines safety concerns and the impact of awareness campaigns. It emphasizes the necessity of targeted educational initiatives to address knowledge gaps and promote positive discussions around menstrual cups. The study concludes by discussing the implications of encouraging sustainable menstrual hygiene practices and empowering the younger generation to make informed choices for their well-being and the environment. |
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| spelling | oai:generic.eprints.org:253302025-06-13T06:46:05Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25330/ Knowledge, awareness, and practices of menstrual cup usage among Malaysia’s undergraduate students Law, Yoo Kee Fong, Chng Saun Chin, Kim Ling This study explores undergraduate students' knowledge, awareness, and practices toward menstrual cups, highlighting key factors influencing their adoption and continued use. Despite growing awareness, sustained usage remains low due to significant barriers, including concerns about comfort, safety and insufficient information. Utilizing a survey approach, this study examines the motivations and challenges associated with menstrual cup adoption, as well as the role of different information sources. The study underscores the importance of menstrual health education, considering variables like environmental impact awareness and economic factors. Understanding university students' perspectives on menstrual cups is crucial for designing effective education programs. The discussion section critically examines safety concerns and the impact of awareness campaigns. It emphasizes the necessity of targeted educational initiatives to address knowledge gaps and promote positive discussions around menstrual cups. The study concludes by discussing the implications of encouraging sustainable menstrual hygiene practices and empowering the younger generation to make informed choices for their well-being and the environment. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2025-01 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25330/1/109_122%20Knowledge%20Awareness%20and%20Practices.pdf Law, Yoo Kee and Fong, Chng Saun and Chin, Kim Ling (2025) Knowledge, awareness, and practices of menstrual cup usage among Malaysia’s undergraduate students. e-Bangi Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 22 (1). pp. 109-122. ISSN 1823-884x http://ejournal.ukm.my/ebangi/index |
| spellingShingle | Law, Yoo Kee Fong, Chng Saun Chin, Kim Ling Knowledge, awareness, and practices of menstrual cup usage among Malaysia’s undergraduate students |
| title | Knowledge, awareness, and practices of menstrual cup usage among Malaysia’s undergraduate students |
| title_full | Knowledge, awareness, and practices of menstrual cup usage among Malaysia’s undergraduate students |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, awareness, and practices of menstrual cup usage among Malaysia’s undergraduate students |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, awareness, and practices of menstrual cup usage among Malaysia’s undergraduate students |
| title_short | Knowledge, awareness, and practices of menstrual cup usage among Malaysia’s undergraduate students |
| title_sort | knowledge, awareness, and practices of menstrual cup usage among malaysia’s undergraduate students |
| url | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25330/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25330/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25330/1/109_122%20Knowledge%20Awareness%20and%20Practices.pdf |