Background Poor menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is linked to adverse health, and
quality of life, particularly during emergencies. Although in recent times increased emphasis …

Disposable diapers are becoming increasingly popular and present an emerging challenge
for global waste management, particularly within LMICs. They offer a cheap and convenient …

Background Infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19 and their mitigation measures can
exacerbate underlying gender disparities, particularly among adolescents and young adults …

Background The intersection between poverty and mental health is clear. Period poverty,
understood as the lack of access to menstrual products, has been gaining attention …

Period poverty is the lack of sufficient resources needed to manage menses, such as toilet,
bathing, and laundering facilities; general menstrual education or information; and basic …

Menstruation is a physiological process that happens every month to about 1.8 billion
people worldwide from menarche to menopause. The normal menstrual cycle brings about …

With rapid technology developments and the convenient and fast pace of life in recent years,
many people are using disposable products, which cause environmental and ecological …

The use of hygienic materials (sanitary napkins, locally prepared napkins, tampons, and
menstrual cups) during menstruation among adolescent women in India has improved over …

Background Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a few studies started to highlight the extent of
period poverty in the US, especially among low-income women and girls. Preliminary data …

Background: Girls and women face substantial menstrual hygiene management (MHM)
challenges in low-and middle-income countries. These challenges are related to inadequate …