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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE……………………………………………………………………….................... 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………...………….. 2
LIST OF TABLES………………………………………….……………………...………….... 3
ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………..…………................ 4
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………….…….…………….. 5
Review of Related Literature ………………………………………….…...…….……… 5
Research Gap ……………………………………………………………………....…… 8
Scope and Delimitations ……………………………………………………..….……..... 8
Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………………… 8
METHODS………………………………………………………...…………………............... 10
Research Design……………………………………………………………...…………. 10
Locale of the Study ……………………………………………………...……………… 10
Sampling Techniques……………………………………………..…………………….. 11
Participants of the Study ………………………………………………...……………… 11
Research Instruments …………………………………………………..……….………. 12
Data Gathering Procedures ……………………………………………...……………… 12
Statistical Treatment of Data ……………………………………………………………. 12
Ethical Considerations …………………………………………………………...……... 13
REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………….... 21
APPENDICES………………………………………………………………………………… 22
Appendix A- Proposal Matrix ………………………………..………….…………….. 22
Appendix B- Research Tool..……………………………….….……….……………… 23
PROPONENTS…………………………………………………………….………………….. 28
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LIST OF TABLES
2 Student’s sanitation 16
resource and access
Impact of sanitary
3 vending machine and 18
menstruation to students
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ABSTRACT
Lack of access to sanitary products affects women's economic empowerment (Kavya
Rao, 2022). Menstrual Health Management (MHM) has a significant impact on girls' health and
academic performance. Considering this study, the researchers analyze the need for a sanitary
vending machine at Siena College of Taytay. More specifically, the study looks at the impact of
sanitary vending machines on menstrual hygiene and management of students.
The researchers used the descriptive research design to observe and measure the data
gathered from one hundred eighty-three (183) respondents in JHS from Siena College of Taytay.
By grade level, the surveys were totaled, and the total number was calculated. The outcomes are
explained using the weighted mean.
Results indicated that the majority of Junior High Schools in SCT strongly agree to most
of the statements with a mean higher than 3.26. The findings demonstrated a high number of
students agreeing that menstruation and proper hygiene have an impact on a student's academic
performance. And a sanitary vending machine is highly needed to install in Siena College of
Taytay.
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INTRODUCTION
The menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a global issue affecting women and girls,
particularly in rural areas of developing countries, the report highlights that over 2 billion women
and girls lack access to basic menstrual hygiene facilities and services, including WASH facilities
and sanitary products (UNICEF, 2019). The Free Sanitary Pad Invention Programme in Tolon
District, Ghana, demonstrated that providing free sanitary pads and education on menstrual
hygiene can improve MHM practices among adolescent girls. However, schools in the district need
to improve their toiletry and disposal systems. In India, ongoing research focuses on manufacturing
low-cost sanitary pads and making them more affordable and accessible, including through
vending machines that accept non-cash transactions. According to literature reviews, MHM has a
significant impact on girls' health and academic performance, but it is challenging to determine
the specific impact of period poverty on economic empowerment compared to other issues
affecting women and girls in different contexts. Nonetheless, it is crucial to continue researching
and implementing solutions to improve MHM and reduce period poverty globally.
Assessing the Impact of Free Sanitary Pad Distribution on Menstrual Hygiene Management
This study aims to examine the Free Sanitary Pad Invention Programme for Girls’
Education and School Retention in Tolon District in the Northern Region of Ghana. The data entry
and analysis were done using the SPSS version 20 software package. The study concluded that
there was a frequent distribution of free sanitary pads among the beneficiaries’ schools. The study
also indicated that the education given to the respondents during the distribution of the free sanitary
pads led to improved menstrual hygiene management practices. It is recommended that schools
within the Tolon district should put in place the necessary and adequate toiletry and disposal
systems to ensure menstrual hygiene among students especially, girls, during that time of the
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month. It is also recommended that the Government should make it a priority to provide every
school with some sanitary products and drugs to cater to the female student taken by surprise by
their monthly flow or the pain associated with menstruation not interfering with their academic
work (Kumbeni et al., 2020). This study investigated adolescent girls' menstrual hygiene
management in Junior high schools in rural northern Ghana. The issue of menstrual hygiene is
lacking address and requires further research. Sanitation facilities affect the hygiene management
of students through Sanitary pads that are crucial during menstruation. Without hygienic menstrual
practices, they are vulnerable to emotional and physical challenges during their periods. The results
discussed that in-school adolescent girls in Ghana menstrual hygiene is average and should
improve water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities in schools and pads in rural schools.
The availability of sanitary napkins is a major factor in promoting menstrual health for
women in India. Unfortunately, there are cultural taboos and financial restraints that make it
difficult for many women to access these products, leading to the use of homemade cloth pads that
are unhygienic and uncomfortable. There are ways to make sanitary napkins more affordable,
based on the Research being done, but it is also important to ensure that they are available when
and where needed. For example, in public places such as airports, railway stations, and bus stations,
it can be difficult to find stores that sell napkins, making it necessary to have vending machines
available to provide easy access. The downside of this system is that it may take time to refill the
machines after the stock has been used up. To combat this, vending machines that accept non-cash
transactions and can alert maintenance personnel when the stock is low can be implemented to
ensure steady availability. Research is ongoing in manufacturing low-cost sanitary pads that cater
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to women's hygiene and meets menstrual emergencies. People find it hard to locate napkin sales
in public places and schools. Thus a sanitary vending machine is necessary for easy access and
availability for the urgency of needs (D Vijendra Babu et al,2020). Travelers may have trouble
locating stores or shops that sell napkins in schools and colleges or in public locations like train
stations, airports, and bus stops. It is necessary to have a vending machine for accessibility and
availability at all times. The system's flaw is that it takes some time for the stocks to also be refilled
after they are consumed. This can be solved by having a vending machine that accepts non-cash
transactions and that can inform the maintenance people of the stock position.
The purpose of this review was to present the most recent research on period poverty, which refers
to the lack of access to sanitary products, WASH facilities, dignity, and information about how
menstruation affects women's economic empowerment. Girls' health and academic performance
both significantly benefit from improving management hygiene management (MHM). According
to the reviewed literature, MHM has an effect on women's and girls' lives. Qualitative,
participatory, and descriptive methods provide the majority of the evidence due to a lack of tools,
information, and methods. The researchers had trouble figuring out how much economic
empowerment is affected by period poverty and how much it is different from other problems
women and girls face in the context they were studying (Tull, K, 2019). To sum up this analysis,
the researchers present some evidence to support their claim that women's economic empowerment
is impacted by period poverty. Menstrual health management (MHM) has an effect on women's
lives, according to the literature. The majority of the evidence is presented using descriptive,
participative, and qualitative techniques. Yet it might be challenging to assess the effect of period
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poverty from qualitative studies. The impact of period poverty in comparison to other issues
affecting women and girls in the contexts under study, as well as its influence on any of these
Research Gap
Despite the reviewed literature shedding light on the impact of period poverty on women's
economic empowerment, there is a notable research gap regarding the specific magnitude of this
influence compared to other challenges faced by women and girls in different contexts. While
qualitative, participatory, and descriptive methods have provided valuable insights into the issue,
there is a need for more quantitative studies employing rigorous research designs to establish
The main purpose of this study was to identify the needs and preferences of the users, and
to assess whether the installation of sanitary vending machine with the provision of accessible and
affordable hygiene products would positively influence and impact the users' menstrual needs and
health effectively. Only the data gathered from the respondents were used. Any data gathered
This study aims to examine the needs analysis of sanitary vending machines in Siena
College of Taytay. Specifically, this study intended to provide answers and solutions to the
following questions:
1. How does the sanitary vending machine benefit the health of students in terms of:
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2. How the Sanitary Vending Machine accommodates the needs of students in terms of:
2.2 Affordability?
3. What is the significant impact of sanitary vending machines on the stigma surrounding
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METHODS
Research Design
In this study, the researchers used quantitative descriptive research to determine how
crucial sanitary vending machines are at Siena College of Taytay. Also, to identify how
research, variables are measured using numerical terms although the researcher does not
any variables but only observe and measure the variable's type (Shona McCombes, 2019).
Researchers used descriptive research design to explore the effect of installing sanitary vending
This study was conducted at Siena College of Taytay located at E. Rodriguez Ave. Taytay,
Rizal during the School Year of 2022-2023. The study was conducted at school to allow the
researchers to be familiar with the environment and the people involved in the study. This can
make the research process smoother and more efficient. And to address and analyze the needs of
the students and personnel in the school. Additionally, SCT is the only location that was advised
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Sampling Technique
sampling that chooses individuals in line with quotas, or classifications, that reflect specific
qualities of the chosen audience (Vijayamohan, 2023). The researchers selected respondents are
male and female JHS students in Siena College of Taytay. The total population of JHS is 992
including male and female students. The sample size was limited to 240 with a quota of 60 students
divided into segments of grade level; Sixty (60) students in Grade 7, sixty (60) students in Grade
8, sixty (60) students in Grade 9, And sixty (60) Students in Grade 10. Specifically, 10 students
were selected throughout the 6 sections per grade level. the class number of boys 1 to 5 and Girls
1 to 5 was chosen per section. The target respondents are 240 yet the researchers were only able
to survey 183 JHS students. The researchers chose this technique as it is recommended for swift
sampling and to observe participants based on their grade level and how they managed their
hygiene, with a focus on women's menstrual hygiene management. Sixty (60) students in each
grade level from seventh to tenth grade are selected with developing and peak puberty.
The respondents of this study are the Junior High School students in Siena College of
Taytay, specifically the first five (5) in the list of boys and girls in each class since they’re the ones
who are very familiar with a sanitary vending machine, with a total of two hundred forty (240)
target respondents. But due to the difference in the schedule of the respondents and researchers.
Other sections were not able to respond, while others were absent on the day the survey
questionnaire was handed out. The reason why the total number of students who were able to
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Research Instrument
The questionnaire titled “Needs Analysis on the Installation of the Sanitary Vending
Machine” was used to collect data for this study. Many questions were asked to identify whether
the respondents agree or disagree that the installation of sanitary vending machines will help ease
the menstrual problems of women in school. The respondent's answers would be measured using
a 4-point Likert scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree. This will help the researchers to
machines in school after reviewing studies on the issues inside the school. Researchers first
gathered data through a study of reviewed literature. Before creating research tools and
instruments, researchers must investigate theoretical frameworks. Create a research question and
an introduction after that. In order to gather data, researchers create questionnaires and distribute
them to respondents. While the researchers are waiting for responses, the researchers got to work
on the project's other components, namely the sampling technique, research design, and locale of
the study. The researchers started calculating the mean when they had finished collecting the
questionnaires. includes a list of the results, sorted out by grade level, together with the total
number of respondents. The manuscript was finalized by the researchers, who then printed it.
The researchers selected mean to gather data because the study is currently looking at the
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Weighted Mean – The statistical tool was used to compute the weight of the responses in
the questionnaire assigned by the respondents during the actual data gathering procedure.
WM =∑FEW
N
WM = Weighted Mean
∑ = Summation Symbol
W = Assigned weight
Ethical Considerations
1. Honesty and Integrity. All the data gathered and used will not extrapolate to mislead
2. Objectivity. This study avoids bias in any aspect, such as design, data analysis,
interpretation, and peer review. The researchers disclose any personal or financial interest
3. Respect for Intellectual Property. This study did not plagiarize. Proper citation of all
4. Legality. This study did not violate any law that governs the researcher's work.
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5. Confidentiality and Human Subjects Protection. The respondents of the study were
given the utmost privacy of their personal information. This study did not violate but rather
respect the respondent's rights including the right to privacy and autonomy. Parents’
consent was asked through a letter informing them that their child was chosen to be a part
of the study.
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Verbal Interpretation
Table 1
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Table 1 depicts the effect of Sanitary Vending Machine's on student's Health. The tallied
answers of the respondents about Health Hygiene. The table determines Junior High school
Students views on Sanitary Vending Machine as a reliable facility which shows most respondents
A majority of Junior High School Students Strongly Agree to every statement with
respect to Student’s Health Hygiene. It can be gleaned that the installation of Sanitary Vending
Machine is necessary as adequate toiletry and disposal systems to ensure menstrual hygiene among
students (Kumbeni, Otupiri,Ziba 2020). Equipping the girls with knowledge to safely manage their
menstrual hygiene through the use of safe hygiene materials. This demonstrates the relationship of
Table 2.
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The prices
of sanitary items in Vending 55 104 23 1 3.16 Agree
Machines are reasonable and
Affordable.
The sanitary
vending machines are
convenient 126 56 0 1 3.68 Strongly
for women in public places Agree
especially in school.
Sanitary
vending machines should be
installed in school places to 124 56 3 0 3.66 Strongly
improve accessibility to sanitary Agree
items.
resource and access. Using the average of the weighted mean calculated through Likert scale
computation, the results show that every statement has a strongly agree interpretation. The data
shown in Table 2, shows that most of the respondents strongly agreed with every statement in
Students Sanitation Resource and Access. The results of Table 2, show that the majority of the
respondents strongly agree with every statement, and the result shows that installing sanitary
vending machines could be a reliable source of quality and affordable sanitary products. The
majority of respondents strongly agree with every statement with a mean higher than 3.15 and a
weighted mean of 3.38 regarding the Students' Sanitation Resources and access. As concluded, the
installation of the sanitary vending machine could relieve the worry of students about where they
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Table 3
vending machines affect students are shown in Table 3. The results of the table, which shows that
the majority of respondents strongly agree with the assertions presented, and shows Junior High
School students' perspectives on the influence of menstruation among them and how installing
sanitary vending machines as a reliable source for sanitary materials impacts them. A majority of
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Junior High School Students Strongly Agree to every statement with a mean higher than 3.26 and
a weighted mean of 3.38 regarding the Impact of Sanitary Vending Machine and Menstruation to
Students. It can be gleaned that the Installation of Sanitary Vending Machine as an essential
provision and disposal systems, ensures menstrual hygiene and improves school performance
among students, As Menstruation among female students impacts their performance in School.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the survey results indicate a strong consensus among students regarding the
positive impact of sanitary vending machines on menstrual hygiene and management. The majority
of students believe that these machines can improve female students' menstrual hygiene. They also
perceive the availability of sanitary items in vending machines as convenient, affordable, and
crucial in reducing the stigma surrounding menstruation. Additionally, students acknowledge the
influence of menstrual health on academic performance and recognize the importance of access to
sanitary products for women's empowerment. Efforts to address menstrual hygiene needs in
schools, such as the installation of sanitary vending machines, have shown potential benefits in
improving access to menstrual products. These initiatives aim to provide convenient and affordable
access to sanitary items and promote and create a supportive environment for students.
Furthermore, the presence of these machines helps reduce the stigma associated with menstruation,
essential to conduct a needs analysis before installing sanitary vending machines to design
effective solutions that cater to the specific requirements and preferences of the target population.
By addressing factors such as availability, affordability, and stigma, the installation of sanitary
vending machines can significantly contribute to promoting menstrual health and empowering
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students (Kumbeni et al., 2020; Vijendra Babu et al., 2020). Overall, the findings support the need
for the installation of sanitary vending machines to ensure the well-being of female students. The
installation of sanitary vending machines has proven to be an effective solution for improving
menstrual hygiene and hygiene management among students, as highlighted in studies (Kumbeni
Recommendations
To the future researchers, researchers should conduct comparative studies to assess the
impact of interventions such as free sanitary pad distribution programs, menstrual hygiene
They should also consider cultural factors that influence menstrual hygiene practices to design
interventions that address the specific challenges women and girls face in different regions.
Longitudinal studies can help to understand the long-term effects of interventions on school
retention, academic performance, and overall well-being of women and girls. Involving
crucial to designing interventions that meet the specific needs and preferences of the target
applications for menstrual hygiene education, online platforms for product distribution, and
sustainable manufacturing techniques for sanitary pads can also enhance the effectiveness and
sustainability of interventions. Finally, researchers should address the implications of the COVID-
19 pandemic on menstrual hygiene management and the use of sanitary vending machines to
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(4) (1)
1. Menstruation affects my academic
performance as a student’s in school.
2. I believe that the Installation of Sanitary
Vending Machines can help to manage the
menstrual health of students.
3. I believe that the student’s hygiene practice
affects their performance in school.
4. I believe that the lack of access to sanitary
products affect women's empowerment.
5. I believe that managing menstrual health
impacts every woman student.
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