Menstruation is shrouded in stigma and shame—that is the common refrain in burgeoning
initiatives on menstrual health and hygiene. Public policies alone cannot undo stigma and …

Background Inadequate menstrual hygiene management can result in physical, social,
psychological, and educational challenges for schoolgirls. To address these issues …

Poor knowledge and management of menstruation impacts girls' school attendance and
academic performance. This paper aims to explore how menstrual hygiene management …

Objective: To analyze the relative value of providing menstrual cups and sanitary pads to
primary schoolgirls. Design: Cost-effectiveness and cost–benefit analyses of three-arm …

The aim of this study was to better understand the role of school bathrooms in shaping the
menstrual experiences of adolescents in the USA The participants were Black and Latina …

Dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) is common among adolescent girls globally, but many girls
in Sub-Saharan Africa do not receive effective treatment. Qualitative interviews were used to …

Menstrual hygiene practices in low-income countries are often limited by lack of finances
and information, with potentially adverse consequences for women's well-being and …

Menstrual hygiene management is an important determinant for girls' educational outcomes.
We develop a method of cross-sectional analysis that quantifies the relative importance of …

Pubescent girls face unique emotional barriers to returning to school after a disaster
concerning water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). This paper explores themes of WASH …

Objective: to synthesize available evidence related to menstrual hygiene access and
practices in Latin America and the Caribbean. Method: literature scoping review with …