Menstruation and menstrual practices still face many social, cultural, and religious
restrictions which are a big barrier in the path of menstrual hygiene management. In many …

The objective of this chapter is to present an overview of how menstruation, a normal bodily
function, was and is perceived in various ethnic groups and cultures in the world, from …

On a daily basis, schoolgirls in low and middle-income countries discover blood on their
clothing for the first time in school environments without toilets, water, or a supportive …

Background Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is an essential aspect of hygiene for
women and adolescent girls between menarche and menopause. Despite being an …

Background. Menstrual hygiene management has not been sufficiently addressed in
developing countries. In many Nepalese societies, menstrual practices are still surrounded …

Background: Menstrual hygiene management remains a taboo in many communities in
Nepal. Cultural beliefs about menstruation such as food taboos and untouchability have …

Menstrual health and hygiene are a major public health and social issues in Nepal. Due to
inadequate infrastructure to provide education, healthcare, and communication as well as …

Improving the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescent girls is one of the primary
aims of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Adequate and accurate knowledge, a …

Introduction. Menstruation is crucial in the reproductive lives of all women. The advent of
menses in most settings is accompanied by physical and psychological health, religious …

Menstruation is a natural, physiological process, but it can be a challenging experience for
millions of women around the world. In Nepal, a geographically small yet diverse country of …