Table 1 Differentials in the use of various types of menstrual products among reproductive-age women, Nepal 2022
Type of menstruation products | All women (Total) | Age group | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
15–24 | 25–34 | 35 years and above | ||
Reusable sanitary padsa | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
Disposable sanitary padsa | 59.8 | 75.8 | 59.2 | 41.6 |
Clothb | 47.6 | 36.5 | 49.7 | 58.8 |
Tamponsa | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Menstrual cupa | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Toilet paper/cotton woolb | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Underwear onlyb | 2.5 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
Nothingb | 2.4 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 5.4 |