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Growth Monitoring of Children Under Five Years Using National Reference Charts Versus International Growth Standards, 2007–2023: A Systematic Review

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Growth charts are commonly used for monitoring attained size at a specified age relative to a population average considered to represent expected growth. Objectives To evaluate the impact of the application of international growth charts for children under five on common growth metrics when compared to national reference charts ...
Bancy Ngatia, Linda Vesel, Eric O. Ohuma
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of health belief model-guided interventions on menstrual hygiene management among adolescent schoolgirls in rural India: A quasi-experimental study

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Poor menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in rural India is influenced by socio-cultural taboos, limited knowledge, and inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities.
Ishita Sarkar , Sanjaya Kumar Sahoo , Bhaskar Shahbabu , Rivu Basu   +3 more
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Period poverty and sustainable menstrual hygiene practices in Fiji

Culture, Health & Sexuality
This study examines the sociocultural dimensions of period poverty and their relationship to sustainable menstrual hygiene management (MHM) through a qualitative case study of rural communities in Fiji. Fieldwork was conducted in four remote Fijian communities using talanoa methodology.
Sojin Lim, Kate Martin
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Menstrual hygiene practices in young girls of urban India

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018
Background: Menstrual hygiene is an important aspect in the life of young girls.The present study aims at assessing the knowledge regarding menstruation and hygienic practices and perceptions during menstruation.Methods: It was a cross sectional study, conducted among 100 young girls of 20-22 years age to assess the awareness of menstrual hygiene. Data
Reena V. Wagh, Aditi J. Upadhye, Jayshree J. Upadhye   +2 more
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Scenario‐Based Guidance for International Growth Standards (GIGS): For Whom, When, and How to Apply the INTERGROWTH‐21st and WHO Child Growth Standards

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To demonstrate when, for whom, and how to apply the INTERGROWTH−21st (IG‐21st) and WHO Child Growth Standards (WHO GS) using a scenario‐based approach with illustrations utilising a sub‐set of data from a multi‐country low birthweight infant prospective cohort.
Eric O. Ohuma, Simon R. Parker, Sara Strout, Bancy Ngatia, Linda Vesel   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Women's Menstrual Hygiene Needs in Emergencies [PDF]

, 2011
Responding appropriately to women’s menstrual hygiene needs in emergencies is an essential component of water, sanitation and hygiene promotion programmes. It can help to address: gender equality in considering the different needs of women and men;

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WASH infrastructure and menstrual hygiene management in basic schools: a study in Kumasi, Ghana [PDF]

, 2018
Understanding the role of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services on menstrual hygiene behaviors and practices and ultimately on school absenteeism is important to inform policy and practice.
Kofi Akodwaa-Boadi (7226492), Kwabena B. Nyarko (7218044), Patricia Acheampong (7226489), Eugene Appiah-Effah (7226495)   +3 more
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Menstrual hygiene practices and associated factors among adolescent school girls in rural Mizoram

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Safe and hygienic menstrual management remains a public health concern. Menstrual hygiene practices are highly context-specific; locally generated evidence is necessary to design effective health education and public health interventions ...
Sang Zuala , Lalmuankimi , Lalduhsaki , Vanlalchhuanga , Zolawmsangi Chhangte , Lalrammawii R   +5 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

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