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Menstrual health and hygiene among young Palestinian female university students in the West Bank: a cross-sectional study. [PDF]

BMJ Open, 2023
Hassan S, Ghandour R, Bakri L, Shwiki S, Safi S, Abuzaid R, Zeidan H.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Women of Reproductive Age in Duhabi, Sunsari

Journal of Nobel Medical College
Background: Menstrual hygiene remains a public health concern in Nepal, particularly in rural areas where cultural restrictions, limited awareness, and inadequate access to menstrual products influence women’s practices.
Aachal Dhital, Amrit Rijal, Arpan Niroula, Nishan Adhikari, Bigyan Adhikari, Sneha Adhikari   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Healthy habits, healthy schools: good practices for hand hygiene and menstrual health in schools in the pan-European region.

ix, 67 p.Access to safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in schools is fundamental to protecting children’s health, dignity and educational opportunities. Further, promoting adequate hand hygiene and menstrual health in schools is not only a
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
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THE INFLUENCE OF HEALTH EDUCATION REGARDING PERSONAL HYGIENE DURING MENSTRUATION ON BEHAVIOR OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS

Literasi Kesehatan Husada
Background: Menstrual hygiene management is a public health concern, particularly among adolescent girls. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of health education on personal hygiene during menstruation on behavioral changes among ...
Fitrianda Umsapyat, Enny Puspita, Dwi Uswatun Sholikhah   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Study on the Acceptance and Effectiveness of Menstrual Cups in managing Menstrual Health and Hygiene

Background: Menstruation, while a natural biological function, is often surrounded by socio-cultural stigmas, particularly in developing countries such as India. Menstrual cups offer a sustainable and hygienic alternative to traditional menstrual products. Objectives: 1.       Assess awareness about menstrual cups. 2.
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Effects of Menstrual Health and Hygiene on School Absenteeism and Drop-Out among Adolescent Girls in Rural Gambia. [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022
Shah V, Nabwera H, Sonko B, Bajo F, Faal F, Saidykhan M, Jallow Y, Keita O, Schmidt WP, Torondel B.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Menstrual health hygiene, awareness, myths, and health-seeking behaviors among women: A qualitative study from a peri-urban settlement of Islamabad, Pakistan

Journal of Public Health Research
Background: Despite the fact that menstruation is a normal biliogical cycle in a woman’s life, its management presents considerable challenges particularly among vulnerable and socio-economically marginalized population segments, affecting their health ...
Aimen Minnal, Maniha Zehra Zaidi, Mariam Ashraf, Ayesha Khan, Muhammad Ahmed Abdullah, Babar Tasneem Shaikh   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Menstrual hygiene: A systematic review

Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is an essential aspect of women’s reproductive health, dignity, and well-being. Poor menstrual hygiene is associated with reproductive tract infections, school absenteeism, psychosocial stress, and reduced economic ...
Sabestian, Mrs Simmy
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Aboriginal Women’s Experiences with Menstrual Health, Menstrual Hygiene and Health Care Engagement

Women's Reproductive Health
Talila Milroy, Jacqueline Frayne, Kate Smith, Dawn Bessarab   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Progress on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in schools 2015-2023: special focus on menstrual health

98 p.This report by the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene presents updated global, regional and national estimates on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in schools from 2015 to 2023, with a
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization   +1 more
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