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. 2021 Feb;12(1):20–28. doi: 10.24171/j.phrp.2021.12.1.04
Variables n (%)
Disposable menstrual pad (n = 7,704)
 Comfort 2,414 (31.3)
 Absorption 2,301 (29.9)
 Natural ingredients or organic products 1,707 (22.2)
 Price 618 (8.0)
 Brand awareness 362 (4.7)
 Others 302 (3.9)

Cloth menstrual pad (n = 387)
 Comfort 91 (23.5)
 Absorption 45 (11.6)
 Natural ingredients or organic products 199 (51.4)
 Price 6 (1.6)
 Brand awareness 28 (7.2)
 Others 18 (4.7)

Tampon (n = 364)
 Comfort 151 (41.5)
 Absorption 79 (21.7)
 Natural ingredients or organic products 66 (18.1)
 Price 24 (6.6)
 Brand awareness 29 (8.0)
 Others 15 (4.1)

Menstrual cup (n = 136)
 User reviews on social media 32 (23.5)
 Size that fits the body 69 (50.7)
 Manufacturing country and company 20 (14.7)
 Price 5 (3.7)
 Others 10 (7.4)