Table 1 Menstrual Hygiene Management Scale (Preparation of Clean Absorbent)

1

Preparation of clean absorbent

What type of menstruation absorbent do you use?

Multiple response

1. new cotton cloth every time I change

2. Old cotton cloth

3. Any other synthetic cloth

4. Disposable sanitary pad

99.Any other (specify) ______________

1.1

Preparation of clean absorbent – Old cotton cloth (option 2)

Do you wash the cloth before you use it to absorb menstrual blood?

1. Always

2. Mostly

3. Sometimes/occasionally

4. Rarely

Never

1.2

Preparation of clean absorbent – Old cotton cloth (option 2)

How do you wash your menstrual cloth?

Multiple response

1. Water only

2. Soap and water

3. Any other disinfectant after washing with soap and water

4. Hot water

99.. Any other (specify)______

1.3

Preparation of clean absorbent – Old cotton cloth (option 2)

Where do you dry your menstrual cloth?

Multiple response

1. In the shade outside

2. In the shade inside

3. In the sunlight outside

4. I hide it

99. Any other (specify) ________

1.4

Preparation of clean absorbent – Old cotton cloth (option 2)

Do you use menstrual cloth exclusively or share with other female members of the family?

1. Exclusively use

2. Shared with others