“It was a new concept to talk about periods at the state capitol”: a mixed methods implementation-as-usual evaluation of Georgia's menstrual health and hygiene policy [PDF]
Frontiers in Reproductive HealthIntroductionSince 2017, 32 US states have enacted policies to increase menstrual material access in schools. Yet, the implementation and equity of these efforts remain poorly understood. This mixed methods study evaluated the implementation-as-usual (IAU)
April M. Ballard +5 more
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The ripple effect: impacts of climate change on menstrual health and paths to resilience [PDF]
Frontiers in Global Women's HealthGirls and women face greater threats and severe ramifications from climate change, with studies consistently finding that women experience more health risks from climate change than men do.
Arundati Muralidharan +6 more
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Menstrual Health in Servicewomen: The Menstrual Cycle, Menstrual Disturbances, and Occupational Consequences [PDF]
Sports Medicine - OpenBackground Most women serving in the military do so during their reproductive life and enter service at a young gynecological age. This review provides an overview of the menstrual cycle and summarizes the evidence for menstrual cycle disturbances in the
Ritva S. Mikkonen +6 more
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An evaluation of menstrual health apps’ functionality, inclusiveness, and health education information [PDF]
BMC Women's HealthBackground Menstrual health apps have become increasingly popular, providing users with a tool to monitor and learn about menstrual cycles, symptoms, and management.
Emma Bucher +5 more
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Menstrual health and menstrual equity for women living with HIV: a minireview [PDF]
Frontiers in Reproductive HealthDespite the advent of ART and the conversion of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) into a chronic disease, little is known regarding the experiences of women living with HIV (WLWH) in accessing knowledge support and supplies for menstrual health.
Shilpa Melanie Darivemula +3 more
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Understanding the menstrual health self-care practices and experiences among women with physical disabilities in rural Nepal: A qualitative study. [PDF]
PLoS ONEBackgroundWomen with disabilities often face significant challenges in promoting and practicing menstrual health, which compromises their quality of life and overall well-being.
Suyasha Adhikari +5 more
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Supporting menstrual health in homeless services: provider-informed strategies for multilevel change [PDF]
BMC Health Services ResearchBackground People experiencing homelessness (PEH) face heightened barriers to menstrual health, including limited access to products, hygiene facilities, and consistent care. Social service providers (SSPs) and healthcare providers (HCPs) are critical in
Emma Schnolis +8 more
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Navigating menstrual stigma and norms: a qualitative study on young people’s menstrual experiences and strategies for improving menstrual health [PDF]
BMC Public HealthBackground Menstrual health is a recognised important public health issue and is essential for the realisation of gender equality and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
Eva Åkerman +4 more
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Adolescent menstrual health must go beyond pads.
BMJMarni Sommer and colleagues argue that lack of data on adolescent menstrual health is hindering investment in broader measures to improve long term wellbeing and gender ...
Sommer M +5 more
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The cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the menstrual health instrument (MHI) among Iranian adolescent females [PDF]
BMC Public HealthBackground Menstrual health encompasses a holistic state of physical, mental, and social well-being rather than simply the absence of illness associated with the menstrual cycle. It touches all aspects of human life.
Hossein-Ali Nikbakht +3 more
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