Sasikala Nayak, an adolescent girl from Rasulgarh Sabar Sahi, shared about menstrual hygiene through the IVRS. Shared the importance of handwashing before and after using pads, a practice is compared to the habitual handwashing before and after meals. from childhood, everyone is advised to wash their hands before eating but no guidance is provided on hand and personal hygiene related to menstrual care. The COVID-19 pandemic gives us the knowledge and important of handwashing in preventing from the virus. Advocate for not only encouraging the use of sanitary pads to prevent infections but also promoting safe disposal practices. She advised properly wrapping used pads in paper and disposing of them in a dustbin, ensuring they are handed over to waste collection vehicles. This practice contributes to maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for everyone.
