Research and feasibility study to explore menstrual practices and investigate the suitability of menstrual cups for adolescent girls and women in Kenya, Menstrual Cup

KENYA, 2010
Health and Well-Being (HaW)

African Population and Health Research Center

Data file: MC_Baseline_final

Cases	96
Variables	356

Variables

vq01

vq02

vq04

site of interview

vq05

interview location

v101

Age in completed years

v102

v103a

Currently in school

v103b

v104a

Currently in higher education

v104b

Level of higher education

v105

Not in school: Highest level of education

v105o1

Specify highest level of education

v106

v106o1

Other ethnic group

v107

v107o1

v108

v109a

v109b

Ever lived with someone as if married

v110

How your last marriage ended

v111

If in romantic relationship

v112

Total number of people in HH excluding you

v112ba

Relationship: Mother

v112bb

Relationship: Father

v112bc

Relationship: Stepmother

v112bd

Relationship: Stepfather

v112be

Relationship: Female guardian(s)

v112bf

Relationship: Male guardian(s)

v112bg

Relationship: Older brother(s)

v112bh

Relationship: Younger brother(s)

v112bi

Relationship: Older sister(s)

v112bj

Relationship: Younger sister(s)

v112bk

Relationship: Aunt(s)

v112bl

Relationship: Uncle(s)

v112bm

Relationship: Grandmother(s)

v112bn

Relationship: Grandfather(s)

v112bo

Relationship: Boyfriend(s)

v112bp

Relationship: Husband

v112bq

Relationship: Daughter(s)

v112br

Relationship: Son(s)

v112bs

Relationship: Other

v112bt

Specify other relationship(s)

v113

Did you or anyone in your HH earn

v113a

relationship to respondent

v113b

occupation in past month

v113c

income in past month

v113d

relationship to respondent

v113e

occupation in past month

v113f

income in past month

v113g

relationship to respondent

v113i

occupation in past month

v113j

income in past month

v114

Main floor material

v114o1

Other floor material

v115

Main roof material

V115o1

Other roof material

v116

Main wall material

v116o1

Other wall material

v117

Rented/owned dwelling

v117o1

Other dwelling ownership

v118a

No food and money in past 30 days

v118b

Children in household failed to eat for whole day in past 30 days

v118c

Adult(s) in household failed to eat for whole day in past 30 days

v118d

HH struggle to get enough food

v119

Toilet facilities at home

v119o1

Specify toilet facilities at home

v120a

Do you pay to use toilet at home

v120b

Pay for toilet at home: Pattern of payment

v120bo1

Other modes of home toilet use

v121i

The toilet door is hard to shut

v121ii

The toilet door does not lock from the inside

v121iii

I have to ask for a key to use a toilet

v121iv

I wash my hands with water

v121v

I have to ask for a key to access water for washing hands

v121vi

I wash my hands with soap

v121vii

I worry about privacy when using home toilets

v121viii

I use toilet paper

v121ix

I use other paper eg newspaper

v122

If has access to toilet paper: who buys

v122o1

Others who buy toilet paper

v123

Main source of water for bathing

v123o1

Specify other source of water for bathing

v124

Ease for accessing bathing water

v125

Access to bathing water during last 3 monthly periods

v126

If uses cloths or anything washable during menstruation

v127

If Yes: Main source of water for washing cloth/other

v127o1

Specify other source of water for washing cloth/other

v128

Ease of accessing water for washing menstrual cloths

v129

If uses water as it is or boils when washing cloth/other

v130

Toilet facilities in school/college

v130o1

Specify toilet facilities in school/college

v131

Separate toilets for boys and girls

v132a

The toilet door is hard to shut

v132b

The toilet door does not lock from the inside

v132c

I have to ask for a key to use a toilet

v132d

I wash my hands with water

v132e

I have to ask for a key to access water for washing hands

v132f

I wash my hands with soap

v132g

I worry about privacy when using school/college toilets

v132h

I use toilet paper

v132i

I use other paper eg newspaper

v133

If has access to toilet paper: who buys

v133o1

Specify other who buy toilet paper

v201a

Changes in a girl's/woman's routine such as travelling can cause changes in her

v201b

It is normal to put on weight at the time of puberty

v201c

Girls usually reach puberty before boys

v201d

Periods come approximately every 28 days, OR longer or shorter, especially the f

v201e

Girls cannot use tampons until they are about 17 because their vaginas are too s

v201f

Other people can tell when a girl/woman is having her period without her telling

v201g

It is dangerous for a girl/woman to go swimming when she is having her period

v201h

Female athletes and dancers in heavy training sometimes stop menstruating

v201i

Menstruation (periods) cleans the body of dirty blood

v201j

Girls/women usually lose about a cup of blood during a period

v201k

The sole purpose of menstrual blood is to help flush out an egg every month

v201l

Menstrual blood comes from the uterus, which is the place in a woman's body wher

v201m

Menstrual blood leaves the body through the urethra, the passage that urine flow

v201n

All girls/women get bad tempered or have mood swings before they get their perio

v202a

Having periods is great because it means you are growing up

v202b

Having your period is something to be proud of

v202c

I feel sorry for girls who get their periods at a very young age, eg 10 years

v202d

Periods are a nuisance

v202e

Periods are embarrassing

v202f

Your first period is a great event in your life

v202g

Getting your period is something to keep quiet about

v202h

Periods are uncomfortable

v202i

Because of periods, I would rather stay a girl than become a woman

v202j

Having periods makes you feel special

v202k

Periods are exciting and interesting

v203a

A girl's/woman's performance in sports is not affected negatively by menstruatio

v203b

Girls/women are more tired than usual when they are menstruating

v203c

I expect extra consideration from my friends when I am menstruating

v203d

Physical effects of menstruation on the body are no greater than other usual var

v203e

Menstruation can adversely affect my performance in sports

v203f

I feel as fit during menstruation as I do during any other time of the month

v203g

I don't allow the fact that I'm menstruating to interfere with my usual activiti

v203h

Avoiding certain activities during menstruation is often very wise

v203i

I am easily upset during my premenstrual or menstrual periods than other times o

v203j

I don't believe my menstrual period affects how well I do on intellectual tasks

v203k

I cannot expect as much of myself during menstruation compared to the rest of th

v203l

Girls/women have to accept the fact that they may not perform as well in daily a

v203m

I often worry about blood leaking onto my clothes during my period

v203n

It is easy for others to guess when I have my period

v203o

I feel confident that no one will know when I have my period

v301

Ever had sexual intercourse

v302

Month and year of first sex

v303

Age at first sex

v304

No people had sex with

v305

v306

Number of times given birth

v307

Number of times had vaginal birth

v308a

Ever treated for STI

v308b

If remembers names of infections

v308c

If Yes: what were the names

v308d

Symptoms if dont remember names of infections

v309a

Treated for STI in last 3 months

v309b

If remembers names of infections

v309c

If Yes: what were the names

v309d

Symptoms if dont remember names of infections

v3010

If had any of these symptoms: lower andominal pain, pain when passing urine, itc

v311

If has these symptoms: lower andominal pain, pain when passing urine, itching, u

v401

Quantity of menstrual flow in last 3 months

v402

Last 3 periods: days on average for each period

v403

Description on pattern of menstrual periods

v404

Are you menstruating now?

v405

When last period began

v406

When expects next period

v407

Days between first and second period

v408

If interval same or varied

v409aa

Had abdominal pains

v409ab

Severity of abdominal pains

v409ba

v409bb

Severity of back pains

v409ca

Had irregular periods

v409cb

Severity of irregular periods

v409da

Had lack of sleep

v409db

Severity of lack of sleep

v409ea

Had lack of energy

v409eb

Severity of lack of energy

v409fa

Had negative moods

v409fb

Severity of nagative moods

v409ga

had other things

v409gb

Severity of other things

v501a

Methods ever used for collecting blood: Cloths

v501b

Methods ever used for collecting blood: Sanitary towels

v501c

Methods ever used for collecting blood: Tampons

v501d

Methods ever used for collecting blood: Cotton wool

v501e

Methods ever used for collecting blood: Socks

v501f

Methods ever used for collecting blood: Mattress

v501g

Methods ever used for collecting blood: Tissue paper

v501h

Methods ever used for collecting blood: Others

v501ho1

Specify other methods ever used to collect blood

v502a

Methods used in last 3 months for collecting blood: Cloths

v502b

Methods used in last 3 months for collecting blood: Sanitary towels

v502c

Methods used in last 3 months for collecting blood: Tampons

v502d

Methods used in last 3 months for collecting blood: Cotton wool

v502e

Methods used in last 3 months for collecting blood: Socks

v502f

Methods used in last 3 months for collecting blood: Mattress

v502g

Methods used in last 3 months for collecting blood: Tissue paper

v502h

Methods used in last 3 months for collecting blood: Others

v502ho1

Specify other methods used in last 3 months to collect blood

v503a

If uses a different kind of menstrual method/product at night

v503bi

If yes what: Cloths

v503bii

If yes what: Sanitary towels

v503biii

If yes what: Tampons

v503biv

If yes what: Cotton wool

v503bv

If yes what: Socks

v503bvi

If yes what: Mattress

v503bvii

If yes what: Tissue

v503bviii

If yes what: Others

v503bviiio1

If yes what: Specify others

v504a

Method used most: Cloths

v504b

Method used most: Sanitary towels

v504c

Method used most: Tampons

v504d

Method used most: Cotton wool

v504e

Method used most: Socks

v504f

Method used most: Mattress

v504g

Method used most: Tissue

v504h

Method used most: Others

v504ho1

Specify other methods used most

v505a

Rate method used most: Comfortable to wear

v505b

Rate method used most: Easy to use

v505c

Rate method used most: Don't have to worry about it leaking

v505d

Rate method used most: Would be happy to tell my close female relatives/friends

v505e

Rate method used most: Would be happy to tell female members of this community/s

v505f

Rate method used most: Embarrassing to tell people I use it

v505g

Rate method used most: Would recommend it to a sister or friend

v505h

Rate method used most: Product is suitable for women and girls of all ages

v505i

Rate method used most: Product takes practice to learn how to use correctly

v505j

Rate method used most: Sometimes it is hard to find somewhere private to change

v505k

Rate method used most: For washable items: It is hard to wash

v505l

Rate method used most: It is unhygienic

v506a

Method prefer to use

v506ao1

Specify other methods

v506bi

Why: Its hygienic

v506bii

Why: Its comfortable

v506biii

Why: Affordable

v506biv

v506bivo1

v507

Who buys commercial product

v508a

Has anyone else ever bought commercial product

v508ao1

If Yes: Other, specify

v508b

Anyone else bought

v508c1

Who else: Respondent

v508c2

Who else: Parent/guardian

v508c3

Who else: Other family member

v508c4

Who else: Partner/boyfriend

v508c5

Who else: Other

v508co1

Who else: specify

v508di

Amount spent on sanitary towels/tampons: 20-50

v508dii

Amount spent on sanitary towels/tampons: 51-100

v508diii

Amount spent on sanitary towels/tampons: 101-150

v508div

Amount spent on sanitary towels/tampons: 151-200

v508dv

Amount spent on sanitary towels/tampons: Other(s)

v508do1

Specify other amounts spent on sanitary towels/tampons

v508e

Ease of paying for sanitary product

v509

Who chooses method for managing menstruation

v509o1

v510

How often do you wash your body

v511

How often do you wash when you have your period

v512e

Does your clothing choice change across your cycle

v512bi

If yes, how does it change

v512bii

If yes, how does it change: wear darker clothes

v512biii

If yes, how does it change: wear loose clothes

v512biv

If yes, how does it change: wear extra clothes

v512bivo1

If yes, how does it change: Others, specify

v513

Last 3 periods, did having period stop you from attending any school classes

v513ai

IF Yes, how: lack of access to sanitary towels

v513aii

IF Yes, how: access to sanitary towels but fear of staining clothes

v513aiii

IF Yes, how: taboos

v513aiv

IF Yes, how: pain/discomfort

v513av

IF Yes, how: moods

v513avi

IF Yes, how: Other(s)

v513avio1

IF Yes, how: Specify other reasons

v513b

Which was the main reason

v513c

How many days did you miss classes due to your menses in the last 3 months

v514

Last 3 periods, do you think that having your menstrual period affected your con

v514bi

If yes, why did it affect your concentration: lack of access to sanitary towels

v514bii

If yes, why did it affect your concentration: access to sanitary towels but fear

v514biii

If yes, why did it affect your concentration: taboos

v514biv

If yes, why did it affect your concentration: pain/discomfort

v514bv

If yes, why did it affect your concentration: moods

v514bvi

If yes, why did it affect your concentration: Other(s)

v514bvio1

If yes, why did it affect your concentration: Specify other reasons

v514c

Which was the main reason

v514co1

Specify main reason

v515a

Last 3 periods, did having your period stop you from doing any other everyday ac

v515bi

What activities weren't you able to do: paid work

v515bii

What activities weren't you able to do: housework

v515biii

What activities weren't you able to do: church

v515biv

What activities weren't you able to do: excercise

v515bv

What activities weren't you able to do: socialising

v515bvi

What activities weren't you able to do:other(s)

v515bvio1

What activities weren't you able to do: specify others

v516i

Why did it stop you doing the activity: lack of access to sanitary towels

v516ii

Why did it stop you doing the activity: access to sanitary towels but fear of st

v516iii

Why did it stop you doing the activity: taboos

v516iv

Why did it stop you doing the activity: pain/discomfort

v516v

Why did it stop you doing the activity: moods

v516vi

Why did it stop you doing the activity:Other(s)

v516vio1

Why did it stop you doing the activity:Specify others

v516a

Which was the main reason

v516o1

Other reasons, specify

v601

Have you ever inserted anything in the vagina to collect menstrual flow

v601a

[If yes] what have you used

v601ao1

Other(s) specify

v601b

how often do you use it

v602

Have you ever inserted anything in the vagina to prevent pregnancy

v602a

[If yes]what have you used

v602ao1

Other(s) specify

v602b

Is this your current method of preventing pregnancy

v602c

[If yes] how often do you use it

v603

Have you ever inserted anything in the vagina to prevent diseases

v603a

[IF YES] what have you used

v603ao1

[IF YES] specify what have you used

v603b

Is this your current method of preventing diseases

v603c

[IF YES] how often do you use it

v604

Have you ever had a Papanicolaou smear test [Pap smear]

v605

Do you ever wash inside the vagina for cleaning

v605ai

[IF YES] what do you use: water

v605aii

[IF YES] what do you use: soap

v605aiii

[IF YES] what do you use: cloth

v605aiv

[IF YES] what do you use: other(s)

v605aivo1

[IF YES] what do you use: specify other(s)

v605b

How often do you use it?

v606

Have you ever inserted anything in the vagina to make it dry

v606a

[If yes] how often do you use it

v607

Have you ever inserted anything in the vagina to heal or treat any health proble

v607a

). [If yes] how often do you use it

v701

Had you ever heard of menstrual cups before we contacted you about this study

v701a

If yes, how did you hear about menstrual cups

v701ao1

Others, specify

v701b

What was the main reason why you decided to participate in this study

v701bo1

Specify other reason(s)

v701ci

Thoughts about the study then: beneficial

v701cii

Thoughts about the study then: help solve menstrual problems

v701ciii

Thoughts about the study then: menstrual cups are better

v701civ

Thoughts about the study then: other(s)

v701civo1

Thoughts about the study then: specify

v702a

First feeling of MC:very excited to try it

v702b

First feeling of MC:somewhat excited but a little afraid

v702c

First feeling of MC:neutral you wanted to wait and see

v702d

First feeling of MC:mostly afraid, but you were willing to give it a try

v702e

First feeling of MC:didnt like idea but decide to join for other reasons

v702eo1

First feeling of MC: specify other reasons

v703a

How did your feelings about MC change after you first saw it:liked it more:

v703b

How did your feelings about MC change after you first saw it:liked it less

v703c

How did your feelings about MC change after you first saw it:no change

v704a

Rate MC:The way the menstrual cup looks

v704b

Rate MC:That you can reuse it many times

v704c

Rate MC:Hands must be washed before removing and inserting the MC

v704d

Rate MC:The MC should be boiled for 5 minutes each month

v704e

Rate MC:That it goes inside the vagina

v704f

Rate MC:That you have to touch your vagina to put it in

v704g

Rate MC:The MC should be wiped with tissue or washed in soap and water

v704h

Rate MC:That you have to see menstrual blood

v800

Total: 356