Puberty and menstruation knowledge among young adolescents in low-and middle-income countries: a scoping review
Objectives This study presents a scoping review of evidence relating to knowledge and
experiences of puberty and menstruation among females aged 10–14 years in low-and …
experiences of puberty and menstruation among females aged 10–14 years in low-and …
Menstrual health: a definition for policy, practice, and research
The term “menstrual health” has seen increased use across advocacy, programming, policy,
and research, but has lacked a consistent, self-contained definition. As a rapidly growing …
and research, but has lacked a consistent, self-contained definition. As a rapidly growing …
The role of parents in providing sexuality education to their children
NAF Binti Abdullah, SM Muda… - Makara Journal of …, 2020 - scholarhub.ui.ac.id
Background: Parents have an important role in delivering sexuality education to their
children. However, Asian parents are reluctant to discuss sexual matters with their children …
children. However, Asian parents are reluctant to discuss sexual matters with their children …
A global perspective on gender roles and identity
E Saewyc - Journal of Adolescent Health, 2017 - jahonline.org
Among the social determinants that affect the health and well-being of young people
throughout the world, gender is a pivotal influence, with both subtle and overt, immediate as …
throughout the world, gender is a pivotal influence, with both subtle and overt, immediate as …
Spanish menstrual literacy and experiences of menstruation
S Sánchez López, DJ Barrington… - BMC women's …, 2023 - Springer
There is growing recognition of the important role menstrual health plays in achieving
health, education, and gender equity. Yet, stigmatisation and taboo remain present and …
health, education, and gender equity. Yet, stigmatisation and taboo remain present and …
[HTML][HTML] Measuring agency as a dimension of empowerment among young adolescents globally; findings from the Global Early Adolescent Study
Background The concept of empowerment and its links to health and well-being have
gained visibility in recent years. This is reflected in the adoption of the United Nations' …
gained visibility in recent years. This is reflected in the adoption of the United Nations' …
[HTML][HTML] Experience-dependent neurodevelopment of self-regulation in adolescence
WJ Meredith, JA Silvers - Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 2024 - Elsevier
Adolescence is a period of rapid biobehavioral change, characterized in part by increased
neural maturation and sensitivity to one's environment. In this review, we aim to demonstrate …
neural maturation and sensitivity to one's environment. In this review, we aim to demonstrate …
Sexual health of very young adolescents in South Western Uganda: a cross-sectional assessment of sexual knowledge and behavior
Abstract Background In most Sub-Saharan African countries, little is known about young
adolescents' sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Though some efforts have been made …
adolescents' sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Though some efforts have been made …
Parent-child sexual and reproductive health communication among very young adolescents in Korogocho informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya
Background Parents are an important source of sexual and reproductive health (SRH)
information for very young adolescents and are likely to have a significant influence on …
information for very young adolescents and are likely to have a significant influence on …
Menstruation management in United States schools and implications for attendance, academic performance, and health
CA Cotropia - Women's Reproductive Health, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Six hundred and ninety-three young women, 18–25 years old, all of whom had attended
United States high schools, were surveyed to ask about their need for and the availability of …
United States high schools, were surveyed to ask about their need for and the availability of …