Breaking the Silence: Menstruation Taboo in Nigerian IDP Camps

Even within the confines of their homes and the sturdy walls of their modest rooms, they still whisper to talk about menstruation. Such topics are considered too delicate and deemed “shameful” to discuss in the open.

She first set her eyes on a sanitary pad two years ago when some members of a non-governmental organisation visited the camp to distribute the item. “When I returned to the camp, I tried it but I was still not comfortable. That was the only one I used out of the many pieces in the pack.” It was a different case for Cecilia Emmanuel. She works at a farm where she peels large bowls of cassava for a stipend of N400 or N500 daily. She works for two days before she can buy a small bowl of grains for her family.Emmanuel was less concerned about spending her money on sanitary pads, viewing them as unworthy expenses when she could simply use alternatives like rags. All through her lifetime, she has never seen a pad, having grown accustomed to using rags.

Currently, in Nigeria, the lowest price of a sanitary pad is N800, while the most patronised pads are sold for N1,500. This means that women in the camp who work the whole day for a stipend of N300 or N400 may not be able to afford sanitary pads after other daily necessities are catered to.

“To tackle myths and misconceptions, the government can run awareness campaigns specifically targeting IDP camps, involving community leaders, healthcare professionals, and influencers to dispel myths and provide accurate information about the use and benefits of sanitary pads. Educational programmes could be extended to address these concerns and promote a better understanding of menstrual health.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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