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Menstrual poverty, menstrual attitudes, and genital hygiene behaviors among adolescents: a cross-sectional study

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
Background. This study aimed to examine the relationships between menstrual poverty, menstrual attitudes, and genital hygiene behaviors among adolescents, and to evaluate the influence of socio-demographic factors. Methods. A cross-sectional study was
Merve Tuncer, Elifnur Güneş, Özlem Şensoy   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Implications for Newborn and Child Growth Classification Using INTERGROWTH‐21st and WHO Child Growth Standards

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to assess how the use of the WHO Child Growth Standards (WHO GS) and the INTERGROWTH‐21st Standards (IG‐21st) affect the classification and interpretation of growth trajectories. Design A secondary data analysis of an observational cohort study.
Linda Vesel, Sara Strout, Simon Parker, Audencio Victor, Bancy Ngatia, Eric O. Ohuma   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Menstrual Hygiene Awareness, Practices and Health Implications Among Adolescent Girls in Ukpom Abak, Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria

Ibom Medical Journal
Background: Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is crucial for the health and well-being of adolescent girls. In many developing countries, including Nigeria, awareness and resources for proper MHM are lacking.
Ekpin VI, Johnson OE, Ukpong DE, Akpan EB, Obimah S, Udo ME, Bassey CD, Uyoho PE, Inemesit AE   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Menstrual Hygiene Management in Resource-Poor Countries [PDF]

Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 2017
Importance Adequate management of menstrual hygiene is taken for granted in affluent countries; however, inadequate menstrual hygiene is a major problem for girls and women in resource-poor countries, which adversely affects the health and development of adolescent girls.
Kuhlmann, Anne Sebert, Henry, Kaysha, Wall, L. Lewis   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Menstrual hygiene and health among adolescent girls in basic schools in Fodome- Ghana [PDF]

BioSocial Health Journal
Introduction: Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is essential for the well-being of adolescent girls. The World Health Organization emphasized the importance of proper MHM to prevent infections and enhance girls’ quality of life.
Nana Serwaa Bonsu, Godwin Adjei, Elijah Kwasi Peprah, Forgive Awo Norvivor, Jonathan Akwabeng Manu, Ebenezer Nsiah   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Uterus‐Preserving Laparoscopic Technique for Cervicovaginal Agenesis With Functional Uterine Remnants

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cervicovaginal agenesis with functional uterine remnants is a rare Müllerian anomaly that may cause obstructed menstrual flow, pelvic pain, haematometra, haematosalpinx and endometriosis. Uterus‐preserving reconstruction is challenging because it requires both neovaginal creation and durable uterine drainage.
Kiper Aslan, Isil Kasapoglu, Bahadir Kosan, Gürkan Uncu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

What’s missing in MHM? Moving beyond hygiene in menstrual hygiene management [PDF]

Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters, 2019
Menstruation is having a moment. 2015 was dubbed the “Year of the Period” by National Public Radio in the United States and “the year the period went public” in Cosmopolitan (p.96).1 The widespread...
Jennifer Thomson, Fran Amery, Melanie Channon, Mahesh Puri   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Gold‐standard evidence and best practice guidance for menstrual cycle‐informed clinical care: An overview for clinicians

British Journal of Clinical Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives To synthesize current evidence and provide clinically actionable recommendations for integrating menstrual cycle‐related processes—particularly hormone sensitivity, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME)—into psychological assessment, formulation and treatment.
Ellen R. Lambert, Louise N. Nolan, Katja M. Schmalenberger   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

LITERATURE REVIEW : MEDIA PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN PADA MENSTRUAL HYGIENE [PDF]

, 2020
Menstrual hygiene merupakan manajemen kebersihan yang dilakukan perempuan dalam mengelola darah selama periode menstruasi. Menstrual hygiene sangat penting diterapkan remaja putri agar terhindar dari penyakit yang berhubungan dengan organ reproduksi ...
Hamidah, Amatullah
core   +1 more source

A "Quıet" need ın the dısaster of the century: a qualıtatıve study on menstrual hygıene management

BMC Public Health
Introduction On February 6, 2023, a devastating earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, affected millions of people, forcing many to live in tent cities. Although menstrual hygiene is a basic need, it is often overlooked in disaster settings.
Ayşe Aydın, Meltem Şirin Gok, Bahar Çiftçi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source