Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is an essential aspect of hygiene for women and adolescent girls between the ages 12 and 50. However, improper management can contribute to a host of health issues to women and girls globally.
Managing menstruation in resource-poor settings such as in indigenous communities and villages can be extremely challenging. Based on a survey of 74 female participants from 9 Orang Asli villages in Muadzam Shah, Pekan and Rompin, we managed to find out their perceptions, feelings and reactions towards MHM.
Through this study, it is evident that MHM activities are not prioritized in immediate relief works. As menstruation is intertwined with cultural and religious taboos, the MHM unfortunately exists as a silent need in such villages and fully equipped facilities such as toilets and clean water are vital to ensure these day-to-day needs are met.
