Analysis of the level of period poverty among menstruating female residents of Barangay 176, Caloocan City, National Capital Region

Date

2024

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology

College

College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Gillian D. Consignado

Abstract

World Health Organization (WHO, 2022) defines menstrual health as the complete physical, mental, and social welfare of a biological female during their menstruation, and period poverty is the opposite of that. Period poverty happens when menstruating females lack access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, clean water, sanitation, waste management, education, and products or services associated with menstruation. Hence, this study was conducted to analyze the level of period poverty among menstruating female residents of Barangay 176, Caloocan City, National Capital Region (NCR). The study utilized a mixed method approach and a non-probability sampling (convenience sampling), where 36 residents served as the respondents. Results showed that they opted not to buy menstrual-related products and services due to affordability issues–observed in all categories. Their overall level of period poverty was low based on three determinants (accessibility, affordability, and hygienic facilities at home). Statistical analyses showed that all socio-demographic characteristics are associated with the overall level of period poverty, noting that income has the strongest influence. Quantitative data may show a low overall level of period poverty, but textual data of experiences say otherwise–in the context of SDG 5 (Gender Equality). Nonetheless, this study has provided supporting data on the progress of SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) using the selected goal indicators.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Notes

Bachelor Of Science In Human Ecology Major In Social Technology

Awards: Best thesis (DSDS)

Document Type

Thesis

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