Cultural taboos and menstrual health: analysing practices in Gadchiroli’s Kurma Ghar (period huts) in Maharashtra

Abstract Introduction Menstruation is a natural biological process; however, it is often stigmatized in many low- and middle-income countries, including India. Cultural taboos have led to menstrual seclusion practices, such as the use of Kurma Ghar (period huts) in rural regions. This practice is pa...

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Main Authors: Sania Siddiqui, Karuna Nidhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-04-01
Series:Discover Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-00544-3
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