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This research generally aimed to assess the disposal and management strategies of single-used sanitary pads,
diapers, and wet wipes and how such approaches can potentially impact the water resources of the City of Baybay,
where an unpredicted number of university students from different parts of the country are coming in annually,
coupled with the existing population in the city. A digital KOBO Toolbox survey questionnaire consisted of questions
from Socio-demographic profiles, Diapers, Wet wipes, Sanitary pads information, Waste Management and Disposal,
and Water Risk Assessment.
Among the participants, for the menstruating women, 98.67% used synthetic sanitary pads, and 99.72% for parents
that used synthetic diapers. Upon choosing the brand for diapers and sanitary napkins, participants choose
cheapness, no allergic reaction, quality, comfort, no leaks/absorbent, and readily available in local stores as
important features for sanitary products. When asked if they were willing to use reusable diapers, 53.69% were
willing to use them, while 46.30% were not open to using reusable diapers; for sanitary napkins, 40.15% are eager
to use reusable pads, while 59.84% are not willing to use reusable pads. Moreover, participants’ perception of
reusable diapers and sanitary products included hassle to wash, uncomfortable to use, unhygienic, unsafe, may
cause health problems such as irritation, rashes, UTI, and others, and some had no idea or had never used reusable
sanitary products.
To address these multifaceted challenges, it was imperative to investigate the practices, awareness levels, and
environmental consequences of single-use menstrual product disposal. Such research paved the way for informed
and sustainable solutions, ultimately preserving water resources for the future.