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Impact of Dysmenorrhea and Health-seeking Behavior Among Female Adolescents [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Dysmenorrhea is one of common health problems to occur during menstrual period and influences women life quality. The aim of the study is to know the effect of dysmenorrhea and health-seeking behavior to teenage girl.
Djannah, S. N. (Sitti)   +1 more
core   +4 more sources

Systematic review of menstrual health and hygiene in Nepal employing a social ecological model

open access: yesReproductive Health, 2022
Plain language summary Menstrual health and hygiene are major public health and social issues in Nepal, due to a lack of health and education infrastructure, gender-based disparities and restrictive cultural and social norms.
Aditi Sharma   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The top 100 cited articles in menstrual health among adolescent girls: a citation analysis

open access: yesReproductive Health, 2023
Background Menstrual health is an important public health concern where it is still considered a taboo, and adolescent girls often lack knowledge about menstrual health, face limited access to sanitation facilities, and struggle with the affordability of
G. Alekhya   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Menstrual health is a public health and human rights issue [PDF]

open access: yesThe Lancet Public Health, 2022
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, of the 1·9 billion individuals who menstruate, an estimated 500 million were unable to attain menstrual health.1 Achieving menstrual health is fundamental to the equality, rights, and dignity of all individuals who menstruate. Nonetheless, menstrual health is still not considered a priority by all. As the COVID-19 pandemic
Karan Babbar   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Menstrual cup webinar series: A developing model of modified pre- and post-tests in the online teaching-learning of primary health care workers

open access: yesJournal of Education and Health Promotion, 2023
Menstrual hygiene management, especially in resource-limited settings, is challenging. The acceptability of the menstrual cup is increasing recently in western countries whereas, in developing countries like India, the awareness, acceptability, and use ...
Arti Gupta   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Menstrual health and management during the COVID-19 syndemic in the Barcelona area (Spain): A qualitative study

open access: yesWomen's Health, 2023
Background: Available evidence suggests that menstrual health and management have been impaired during the COVID-19 syndemic. However, research in this area is scarce, and it is failing to voice the experiences of women and people who menstruate ...
Anna Sofie Holst   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characterizing physiological and symptomatic variation in menstrual cycles using self-tracked mobile health data

open access: yes, 2020
The menstrual cycle is a key indicator of overall health for women of reproductive age. Previously, menstruation was primarily studied through survey results; however, as menstrual tracking mobile apps become more widely adopted, they provide an ...
Druet, Anna   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Menstrual hygiene in South Asia: A Neglected Issue for WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Programmes [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
This article explores the reasons why menstrual hygiene management is not generally included in WASH initiatives, the social and health impacts of this neglect on women and girls, and provides examples of successful approaches to tackling menstrual ...

core   +1 more source

Competing Factors Link to Bone Health in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation Takes a Toll

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2017
Chronic inflammation predisposes to poor bone health. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience androgen excess, ovulatory disturbances, insulin resistance, abdominal adiposity and chronic inflammation.
Shirin Kalyan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and Quality of Life Among Health Science College Student [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a set of affective, behavioral and physical symptoms with appear in the luteal phase that could affect productivity and quality of life.
Kustriyanti, D. (Dwi)   +1 more
core   +3 more sources

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