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http://dx.doi.org/10.14695/KJSOS.2014.17.2.77

Analysis on User Sensitive Evaluations of Disposable and Reusable Sanitary Pads  

Moon, Jeehyun (Department of Clothing & Textiles, University of Ulsan)
Jeon, Eunkyung (Department of Clothing & Textiles, University of Ulsan)
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Science of Emotion and Sensibility / v.17, no.2, 2014 , pp. 77-84 More about this Journal
Abstract
Menstruation being an inevitable phenomenon for every women, reducing the discomfort during the menstruation period is one of the important issues for women's well-being. This study was conducted through user evaluations on disposable pads and reusable pads to comprehend the discomfort factors of the sanitary pads and to provide basic information for improvement. Negative symptoms of the reponses on menstruation outnumbered the positive aspects, and the results suggested that menstruation period was perceived as a painful experience to women. There were difference between the negative and positive responses regarding the designs, functions, fittings, wearing sensations. and disposabilities of disposable pads and reusable pads. While disposable pads had the strength of convenient use, it had the weakness of wearing sensation, and while reusable pads had the strength of wearing sensation, it had the weakness of inconvenient keeping. When designs reflecting these results are made, it is expected to bring a synergy effect by bringing both a more pleasant menstruation period for the consumers and eventual profit to the manufacturers.
Keywords
Menstruation; Sanitary pads; Disposable pads; Reusable pads; User Evaluation;
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