Karan Babbar

1 month ago | thediplomat.com | Karan Babbar |Mahashweta Chakrabarty

Central, eastern, and northeastern India lag behind in access to the government’s menstrual health and hygiene programs. India has made significant progress in addressing menstrual health and hygiene (MHH), with initiatives such as the Menstrual Hygiene Scheme contributing to a substantial increase in access to period products. However, true menstrual equity remains a distant dream for many, particularly in underserved regions.

1 month ago | ova.galencentre.org | Karan Babbar |OP Jindal Global |Mahashweta Chakrabarty |Banaras Hindu

By Karan Babbar, OP Jindal Global University and Mahashweta Chakrabarty, Banaras Hindu UniversitySONIPAT, March 11 – India has made significant progress in addressing menstrual health and hygiene (MHH), with initiatives such as the Menstrual Hygiene Scheme contributing to a substantial increase in access to period products. However, true menstrual equity remains a distant dream for many, particularly in underserved regions.

1 month ago | 360info.org | Karan Babbar

Central, eastern and northeastern India lag behind in access to the government’s menstrual health and hygiene programmes. This needs to change. India has made significant progress in addressing menstrual health and hygiene (MHH), with initiatives such as the Menstrual Hygiene Scheme contributing to a substantial increase in access to period products. However, true menstrual equity remains a distant dream for many, particularly in underserved regions.

2 months ago | nature.com | Mahashweta Chakrabarty |Karan Babbar |Aditya Singh

AbstractThis study advances the understanding of menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) by integrating access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities and period product usage. Using a cross-sectional design and data from the National Family Health Survey-5 (n = 205,861 women aged 15–24 years), we examined factors associated with adequate MHH access and its geographical distribution across Indian districts via bivariate and multivariate logistic regression and Fairlie decomposition.

Jul 10, 2024 | or-f.org | Karan Babbar

As India's population grows, investing in robust data systems that capture the realities of menopause is critical for equitable healthcare policy and resource allocation. This is part of the essay series: World Population Day 2024Imagine a bustling office environment in India. Suddenly, a colleague reaches for a fan, her brow furrowed. While a summer heat wave might be one explanation, it’s also possible she’s experiencing a hot flash, a common symptom of menopause.