Table 2.
Frequency and percentage distribution of factors related to perineal hygiene of the participants (n = 250)
| Perineal hygiene factor | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Type of sanitary napkin | ||
| Commercial pad | 117 | 46.8 |
| Cloth | 133 | 53.2 |
| Change of sanitary napkin | ||
| Once in a day | 29 | 11.6 |
| Twice a day | 94 | 37.6 |
| Thrice a day | 85 | 34.0 |
| More than three times | 42 | 16.8 |
| Drying of napkin | ||
| Under the sun | 96 | 38.4 |
| Inside the bathroom | 28 | 11.2 |
| Throw in dust bin | 126 | 50.4 |
| Washing of the perineum with soap and water | ||
| After urination | 22 | 8.8 |
| After defecation | 14 | 5.6 |
| Both one and two | 214 | 85.6 |