A study to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding the use of Menstrual Cup among Adolescent girls in selected Urban and Rural community of Maharashtra.

Arya S Asokan; N/Cdt Shelly Singh Thapa; N/Cdt Nisha Rani; N/Cdt Megha Sharma; N/Cdt Komal; N/Cdt Shrishti; N/Cdt Mansi; Lt Col Meenakshi Manocha; Col A S Saritha

A study to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding the use of Menstrual Cup among Adolescent girls in selected Urban and Rural community of Maharashtra.

Author(s)	Maj Arya S Asokan, N/Cdt Shelly Singh Thapa, N/Cdt Nisha Rani, N/Cdt Megha Sharma, N/Cdt Komal, N/Cdt Shrishti, N/Cdt Mansi, Lt Col Meenakshi Manocha, Col A S Saritha
Country	India
Abstract	Abstract Title: A study to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding the use of Menstrual Cup among Adolescent girls in selected Urban and Rural community of Maharashtra. Background: Menstrual cups are a safe, economical, and environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional menstrual hygiene products. Despite their proven benefits, their acceptance and use among adolescent girls remain limited due to inadequate awareness, cultural misconceptions, and social taboos, particularly in rural communities. Aim: To compare the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the use of menstrual cups among adolescent girls in selected urban and rural communities of Maharashtra. Materials and Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 200 adolescent girls (10–19 years), comprising 100 participants each from selected urban and rural communities of Maharashtra. Purposive sampling was employed. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding menstrual cup use. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: Urban participants demonstrated substantially higher awareness, with 83% exhibiting good knowledge, 11% average knowledge, and 6% poor knowledge. In contrast, 82% of rural participants had no knowledge of menstrual cups, while only 8% demonstrated good knowledge. Positive attitudes towards menstrual cups were observed in both groups; however, urban adolescents perceived them as safer, more hygienic, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly than rural participants. Actual use of menstrual cups remained low, with 23% of urban girls and only 1% of rural girls reporting usage. Persistent misconceptions, cultural beliefs, and limited access to menstrual health education were identified as major barriers to adoption, particularly in rural communities. Conclusion: The study revealed significant rural–urban disparities in knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding menstrual cup use among adolescent girls in Maharashtra. Although awareness and acceptance were higher among urban participants, actual utilization remained low in both groups. School-based menstrual health education, community awareness campaigns, and targeted behavioural interventions are recommended to dispel myths, improve acceptance, and promote menstrual cups as a sustainable menstrual hygiene option. Keywords: Menstrual cup, adolescent girls, menstrual hygiene management, knowledge, attitude, practice, urban–rural comparison, Maharashtra.
Keywords	: Menstrual cup, adolescent girls, menstrual hygiene management, knowledge, attitude, practice, urban–rural comparison, Maharashtra.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On	2026-09-03

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A study to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding the use of Menstrual Cup among Adolescent girls in selected Urban and Rural community of Maharashtra.

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