A systematic review of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) during humanitarian crises and/or emergencies in low-and middle-income countries

K Patel, N Panda, KC Sahoo, S Saxena… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Poor menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is linked to adverse health, and
quality of life, particularly during emergencies. Although in recent times increased emphasis …

The global prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting: A systematic review and meta-analysis of national, regional, facility, and school-based studies

L Farouki, Z El-Dirani, S Abdulrahim, C Akl, C Akik… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a nonmedical procedure entailing
the modification of the external female genitalia. A description of the prevalence and …

Attitude and prevalence of early sexual debut and associated risk sexual behavior among adolescents in Tanzania; Evidence from baseline data in a Randomized …

WC Millanzi, KM Osaki, SM Kibusi - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Background Unsafe sexual behaviours and associated sexual ideas among adolescents
may contribute to adverse health consequences for sexual health in adulthood. The patterns …

Menstrual hygiene practice and associated factors among adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

EW Anbesu, DK Asgedom - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
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 …

The state of adolescent menstrual health in low-and middle-income countries and suggestions for future action and research

M Plesons, A Patkar, J Babb, A Balapitiya, F Carson… - Reproductive health, 2021 - Springer
In recognition of the opportunity created by the increasing attention to menstrual health at
global, regional, and national levels, the World Health Organization's Department of Sexual …

Knowledge on, attitude towards, and practice of sexual and reproductive health among older adolescent girls in Bangladesh: an institution-based cross-sectional …

M Zakaria, F Karim, S Mazumder, F Cheng… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Improving the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescent girls is one of the primary
aims of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Adequate and accurate knowledge, a …

Sexual and reproductive health knowledge, sexual attitudes, and sexual behaviour of university students: Findings of a Beijing-Based Survey in 2010-2011

M Guan - Archives of Public Health, 2021 - Springer
Background Although several studies have attempted investigating sex-related knowledge,
attitudes, and practices among young people in China, deeper insights were still needed to …

Sexual and reproductive health of Syrian refugee adolescent girls: a qualitative study using focus group discussions in an urban setting in Lebanon

R Korri, S Hess, G Froeschl, O Ivanova - Reproductive health, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background The war in Syria caused the forced displacement of millions of Syrians
to neighboring countries. Lebanon is the host country with the largest overall number of …

Effect of integrated reproductive health lesson materials in a problem-based pedagogy on soft skills for safe sexual behaviour among adolescents: A school-based …

WC Millanzi, SM Kibusi, KM Osaki - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Adolescents are currently becoming sexually active before their 18th birthday
during which they have to battle with unsafe sexual behaviours, teenage pregnancies …

Sexual and reproductive health literacy among young people in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence synthesis and implications

A Amanu, Z Birhanu, A Godesso - Global Health Action, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background Sexual and reproductive health literacy is a key to attaining and maintaining
sexual and reproductive health, especially among young people in low-income countries …