Historically, water and sanitation programs have focused on women's instrumental value in
improving conditions and behaviors. No reviews have synthesized evidence on water and …

Background Globally, experiences of menarche and subsequent menstruation are
embedded in social and cultural beliefs, norms and practices. Menarche is an important …

Menstruation is a naturally occurring phenomenon; however, millions of adolescent girls and
women, as well as nonbinary persons who bleed every month, are deprived of menstruating …

Introduction Menstrual cup (MC) is the least popular alternative for Menstrual Hygiene
Management (MHM) among the reproductive age group women in India. While studies …

Background Menstrual hygiene is essential for women to live with dignity. However, a large
proportion of Indian women still suffer from unhygienic menstrual practices leading to …

Adolescence is a period that is characterized by growth and development rapidly. They have
only limited knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Adolescents girls …

Objective The menstrual cycle often presents barriers to participation in daily life activities,
including physical activity (PA), which is a cornerstone of health and well-being. The …

Based on an auto-ethnographic insight and complementary ethnographic interactions with
52 women, we document and analyze the patriarchal customs in the Meitei society of …

Background: This study investigated the relationship between menstrual hygiene practices
and academic performance among rural Bangladeshi adolescent girls. Methods: A cross …

Although it is a natural biological process, menstruation and associated menstrual practices
still result in a number of social, cultural and religious restrictions in many countries which …