Enhancing Menstrual Management Behavioral Change Through Awareness Training: Insights from the Jalodari Project in Assam, India

Abstract

This study examines the impact of menstrual management awareness training among beneficiaries of the Jalodari Project in Assam, India, covering three tea estates. Quantitative and qualitative data were gathered from 175 participants using various methods. The success of this project can be attributed to the successful implementation and monitoring of key performance indicators. The four-part training, covering menstrual basics and reproductive health, aims to empower participants to effectively manage their menstrual health. The study concludes that menstrual management training is a fundamental component of healthcare of women and that home visits can significantly enhance the effectiveness of awareness training.

Keywords:

• Home visit
• module training
• menstrual management mela
• Jalodari project
• sanitary pads
• disposal

Acknowledgements

The author is very grateful to the Jalodari Project team of Jorhat, Assam, for their valuable input regarding this article. The author is also thankful to Jane Ussher, Editor, Women’s Reproductive Health and the anonymous reviewers for their careful review and insightful comments and suggestions.

Disclosure Statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Data Availability Statement

This is to certify that the data used for the article entitled “Enhancing Menstrual Management Behavioral Change through Awareness Training: Insights from the Jalodari Project in Assam, India” can be accessed within the article itself. Derived data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon request.

Notes

1 They were chosen from the local community and played a crucial role in normalizing menstruation within their respective tea gardens. The project team provided them with extensive training to empower them to offer essential support for project implementation. They served as the frontline workers.