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

Variable Groups

Variable group: Perceptions about mentrual cup

Variables 27

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