Enabling factors for sustainable menstrual hygiene management practices: a rapid review

S Pednekar, S Some, K Rivankar, R Thakore - Discover Sustainability, 2022 - Springer
This paper highlights the crucial enabling factors in menstrual hygiene management. The
use of products depends on various factors such as access to water, privacy, social, cultural …

Determinants of Menstrual Hygiene Management Practices among Schoolgirls: A Cross‐Sectional Study in the Savannah Region of Ghana

MN Asumah, A Abubakari… - Infectious diseases in …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction. Menstruation is crucial in the reproductive lives of all women. The advent of
menses in most settings is accompanied by physical and psychological health, religious …

Experiences, awareness, perceptions and attitudes of women and girls towards menstrual hygiene management and safe menstrual products in Pakistan

M Malik, A Hashmi, A Hussain, W Khan… - Frontiers in Public …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background The taboo of menstruation, lack of discussion on puberty, misinformation and
poor awareness on menstrual hygiene management and limited access to safe menstrual …

Factors Associated with Exclusive Use of Hygienic Methods during Menstruation among Adolescent Girls (15–19 Years) in Urban India: Evidence from NFHS-5

D Roy, N Kasemi, M Halder, M Majumder - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Background Menstrual hygiene is a critical public health concern for adolescent girls in
urban India. However, there is a paucity of research on this subject, particularly on a national …

“If I use pad, I feel comfortable and safe”: a mixed-method analysis of knowledge, attitude, and practice of menstrual hygiene management among in-school …

N Ene, OA Bolarinwa, C Adedigba, J Oyeleye… - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Adolescence is a pivotal stage in human development that presents unique
challenges, especially for girls navigating the complexities of menstruation. Despite the …

Menstruation-Related School Absenteeism: An Urban Centre Study in the Northern Region of Ghana

MN Asumah, QES Adnani, EK Dzantor, MA Beig… - Women, 2023 - mdpi.com
Menstruation-related school absenteeism significantly affects girls' academic progress and
general wellbeing. This study aimed to assess menstruation-related school absenteeism in …

WASH services and menstrual hygiene management among reproductive age females in the IDPs camps of Shire town in Tigray region of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional …

E Tesfay, GH Redae, G Goitom, AA Asgedom - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Menstruation is a natural cyclic occurrence experienced by reproductive age females in a
good health which deemed a proper management, otherwise, it ends with various health …

[PDF][PDF] The increasing cost of sanitary products and the potential impact on menstrual hygiene management practices in Ghana

MN Asumah, OA Iddrisu, FY Yariga, AA Atuga… - Asian J. Med …, 2023 - researchgate.net
Menstruation is a milestone of puberty and an indication of reproductive maturity, which
occurs naturally. Menses is often accompanied by some forms of discomfort such as mood …

Managing menstruation with dignity: Worries, stress and mental health in two water-scarce urban communities in India

N Choudhary, C SturtzSreetharan, S Trainer… - Global Public …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
An emerging body of literature examines multiple connections between water insecurity and
mental health, with particular focus on women's vulnerabilities. Women can display greatly …

Menstrual hygiene management practices among schoolgirls in resource-limited settings of Bahir Dar City administration, Northwestern Ethiopia

Y Adane, A Ambelu, M Azage Yenesew… - Women's …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Schoolgirls in resource-limited settings encounter significant challenges in
maintaining proper menstrual hygiene management practices. Studies on associated factors …