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Experiences of menstrual health and hygiene in humanitarian and emergency settings [PDF]

European Journal of Public Health, 2023
Abstract Background Menstrual health and hygiene is a crucial area of research, increasingly recognised as a public health and human rights issue. Still, the menstrual health and hygiene needs of some of the most disadvantaged groups, including populations in humanitarian and emergency settings are ...
McCarthy, L J, Roura, M
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The red thread: stakeholder perspectives on menstrual health and hygiene in Ghana [PDF]

BMJ Global Health
Background Menstrual hygiene management is a challenge for girls and women in Ghana due to a lack of access to affordable menstrual products; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities; inadequate menstrual health education; and social stigma surrounding menstruation.
Sitsofe Gbogbo, Israel Wuresah, Priscilla Klutse, Sarah Odi Mantey, Ishmael Boateng, Paramount Eli Nelson, Veronica Charles-Unadike, Darline ElReda, Constance Currier   +8 more
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The Effect of Menstrual Cups on Sustainable Hygiene Management: Revolutionizing Menstrual Health [PDF]

Journal of Advanced Zoology, 2023
This review article explores the use of menstruation cups to manage period hygiene and promoting environmental sustainability. The primary goal of this paper is to review different types of commonly used menstrual products such as tampons, sanitary pads, reusable cloth pads, menstrual cups, and period underwear, including their affordability ...
null Madhuben Sharma, null Sameeksha Rawat   +1 more
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Measurement in the study of menstrual health and hygiene: A systematic review and audit [PDF]

PLOS ONE, 2019
Background. The lack of established measurement tools in the study of menstrual health and hygiene has been identified as a significant limitation of quantitative studies to date. However, there has been limited exploration of existing measurement to identify avenues for improvement. Methods.
Brooks, Deborah, Hennegan, Julie, Schwab, Kellogg, Melendez-Torres, G.J.   +3 more
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Study of Adaptability and Efficacy of Menstrual Cups in Managing Menstrual Health and Hygiene: A Descriptive Longitudinal Study [PDF]

Cureus, 2022
Introduction Menstrual cup is a device made up of silicon for menstrual hygiene. Despite its being safe, eco-friendly, cheap, and durable its non-acceptability may be due to higher adoption barriers. We conducted this study to assess the adaptability and efficacy of menstrual cups.
Singh, Ritu, Agarwal, Mukta, Sinha, Sudwita, Chaudhary, Neha, Sinha, Hemali H, Anant, Monika   +5 more
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Navigating Menstrual Health and Hygiene: Challenges and Solutions for Adolescent Girls [PDF]

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
A BSTRACT Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) remain critical yet often overlooked aspects of adolescent girls’ health worldwide. This narrative review explores the challenges adolescent girls face regarding MHH, examining both personal and societal factors that contribute to ...
Kalpana Joshi, Deeplata Mendhe
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Analysis of Adolescent Menstrual Hygiene Health Promotion [PDF]

South Eastern European Journal of Public Health
Introduction: Maintaining teenage girls' organs in good physical and mental health during their menstrual cycles requires them to practice good personal cleanliness. Aim: understand how early menstruating teenagers' attitudes and knowledge are affected by health promotion efforts related to menstrual hygiene. Method: Pre-Experiments with a single group
Meriem Meisyaroh Syamson, Wilda Rezki Pratiwi, Muhammad Tahir, Asmah Sukarta   +3 more
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FROM KNOWLEDGE TO CARE: UNDERSTANDING MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AMONG PUBLIC HEALTH STUDENTS

Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal
Background: Menstrual disorders vary among adolescents between 23% and 76% which can negatively impact adolescents’ health, academic success, and extracurricular activities.
Pinaka Dya Ivena, Nasywa Zuriah Salsabilathifa, Hajar Bahira, Laela Vita Imelda, Anggun Putri Wulandari, Novita Cahya Kinanti, Devi Arine Kusumawardani   +6 more
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Status of Use of Menstrual Hygiene Products and Genital Organ Hygiene Management in Unmarried Women [PDF]

Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing, 2018
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of use of menstrual hygiene products and genital organ hygiene management in unmarried women. METHODS: Data from 161 unmarried women were used for analysis.
Hye Jin Kim, So Young Choi
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Menstrual blood and ritual beliefs: a qualitative study on menstrual health and hygiene practices among senior high school girls in Volta Region, Ghana [PDF]

Reproductive Health
Background Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) are a global public health priority, particularly for adolescent girls. Improper menstrual hygiene practices are linked to negative health outcomes.
Sitsofe Gbogbo, Israel Wuresah, Wisdom Axame, Priscilla Klutse, Emmanuel Gbogbo, Robert Kokou Dowou, Sarah Odi Mantey, Sarah Abena Yeome Ayitey, Ishmael Boateng, Paramount Eli Nelson, Nuworza Kugbey, Victor Christian Korley Doku, Julie Hennegan, Frank E. Baiden, Fred N. Binka   +14 more
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