Survey study, 2023
Are menstrual leave policies common in Indian companies?
This study surveyed 500 female employees about menstrual leave policies in Indian companies. The abstract does not report findings about whether menstrual leave is common or whether it helps women.
What they did
Cross-sectional survey of 500 female employees in Indian companies. Researchers also interviewed HR managers and women's rights representatives about menstrual leave policies.
What they found
The study describes typical PMS symptoms (physical: cramping, backache, bloating, constipation, muscle pain; behavioral: mood swings, appetite changes, insomnia) and notes that menstrual leave is debated in India. However, the abstract does not report specific findings about prevalence or effectiveness.
What it means for you
This study is about workplace policy rather than health treatment. It explores whether companies offer time off for menstruation, which is debated in India. The abstract does not provide data on whether menstrual leave helps women or how common it is.
500
Survey participants
28
Average days between menstrual cycles
4-7
Typical duration of menstruation (days)
About the study
- Original title
- IMPLEMENTATION OF MENSTRUAL LEAVE POLICY IN INDIAN COMPANIES
- Authors
- Surabhi Pal, Pami Sutradhar, Daniel Issac et al.
- Journal
- INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 500
- What was tested
- Menstrual leave policy (observational)
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem26152
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