Background Menstrual hygiene has not received adequate attention in Sub-Saharan Africa,
and there is a lack of regional representative data. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate …

Background: Adolescence has been recognized as a special period that requires specific
attention as it marks the onset of menarche, an important milestone, and hence good …

Background. Menstrual hygiene management has not been sufficiently addressed in
developing countries. In many Nepalese societies, menstrual practices are still surrounded …

Background Poor menstrual hygiene practices influence school girls' dignity, well-being and
health, school-absenteeism, academic performance, and school dropout in developing …

Background Previous studies on menstrual hygiene practice were largely inconsistent and
single national evidence is required. Thus, this study aimed to assess the pooled prevalence …

Background Good menstrual hygiene practice is critical to the health of adolescent girls and
women. In Ghanaian public schools, the School Health Education Program which includes …

Menstruation is a natural, physiological process, but it can be a challenging experience for
millions of women around the world. In Nepal, a geographically small yet diverse country of …

Background Poor menstrual hygiene practices during menstruation increases the risk of
reproductive tract infections, absenteeism, and negative impact on school performance …

Introduction: Menstrual hygiene is a critical issue encountered by women and girls of
reproductive age that negatively affects their health and empowerment. It is still deemed a …

Background Despite significant progress in reproductive health, many societies still treat
menstruation as disgraceful and shameful process and relate it with negative …