title: Chhaupadi Culture and Reproductive Health of Women in Nepal.
abstract: Different sociocultural barriers concerning women's health are still prevalent. Chhaupadi culture in Nepal is that threat wherein menstruating women have to live outside of the home in a shed-like dwelling. Our study aims to determine the factors of reproductive health problems related to Chhaupadi. A cross-sectional study was performed with women of menstrual age (N = 672) in Kailali and Bardiya districts of Nepal. Data were collected with stratified sampling and analyzed using SPSS. Reproductive health problems were observed according to the World Health Organization reproductive health protocol. Regression analysis was performed to show the association between relevant variables. Results reveal that one fifth (21%) of households used Chhaupadi. Condition of livelihood, water facility, and access during menstruation and precisely the Chhaupadi stay was associated (P < .001) with the reproductive health problems of women. The study concludes that Chhaupadi is a major threat for women's health. Further research on appropriate strategies against Chhaupadi and menstrual hygiene should be undertaken.
authors: Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea Institute for Poverty Allivation and International Development Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea Health Science Foundation and Study Center, Kathmandu, Nepal chhabir@gmail.com kimcb@yonsei.ac.kr.
authors: Chhabi
authors: C
authors: Ranabhat
authors: Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea Institute for Poverty Allivation and International Development Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea.
authors: Chun-Bae
authors: CB
authors: Kim
authors: Institute of Life Style Medcine, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea.
authors: Eun Hee
authors: EH
authors: Choi
authors: Good Neighbors International, Jhamsikhel Lalitpur, Nepal.
authors: Anu
authors: A
authors: Aryal
authors: Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea.
authors: Myung Bae
authors: MB
authors: Park
authors: Korea International Co-operation Agency, Africa and South America Section, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
authors: Young Ah
authors: YA
authors: Doh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D008598:Menstruation / Q000208:ethnology*; D009390:Nepal; D060728:Reproductive Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Chhaupadi; cross-sectional; menstrual hygiene; reproductive health problems