Women's and girls' experiences of menstruation in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review and qualitative metasynthesis
J Hennegan, AK Shannon, J Rubli, KJ Schwab… - PLoS …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background Attention to women's and girls' menstrual needs is critical for global health and
gender equality. The importance of this neglected experience has been elucidated by a …
gender equality. The importance of this neglected experience has been elucidated by a …
Systematic review of menstrual health and hygiene in Nepal employing a social ecological model
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 …
inadequate infrastructure to provide education, healthcare, and communication as well as …
Menstrual hygiene management among Bangladeshi adolescent schoolgirls and risk factors affecting school absence: results from a cross-sectional survey
Background Many adolescent girls in low-income and middle-income countries lack
appropriate facilities and support in school to manage menstruation. Little research has …
appropriate facilities and support in school to manage menstruation. Little research has …
Practice and lived experience of menstrual exiles (Chhaupadi) among adolescent girls in far-western Nepal
P Amatya, S Ghimire, KE Callahan, BK Baral… - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Menstrual exile, also known as Chhaupadi, is a tradition of “untouchability” in
far-western Nepal. Forbidden from touching other people and objects, women and girls are …
far-western Nepal. Forbidden from touching other people and objects, women and girls are …
'It's like a burden on the head': Redefining adequate menstrual hygiene management throughout women's varied life stages in Odisha, India
There has been growing recognition of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) as a
significant public health issue. However, research has predominately focused on the …
significant public health issue. However, research has predominately focused on the …
Perception and practices of menstruation restrictions among urban adolescent girls and women in Nepal: a cross-sectional survey
A Mukherjee, M Lama, U Khakurel, AN Jha, F Ajose… - Reproductive health, 2020 - Springer
Background Menstruation, a natural biologic process is associated with restrictions and
superstitious beliefs in Nepal. However, factual data on women's perspectives on menstrual …
superstitious beliefs in Nepal. However, factual data on women's perspectives on menstrual …
Experiences and constructions of menarche and menstruation among migrant and refugee women
Experiences and constructions of menarche and menstruation are shaped by the
sociocultural environment in which women are embedded. We explored experiences and …
sociocultural environment in which women are embedded. We explored experiences and …
'I do what a woman should do': a grounded theory study of women's menstrual experiences at work in Mukono District, Uganda
Menstrual health has received increasing recognition as an essential issue for public health
and gender equality. A growing body of research has elucidated adolescent girls' menstrual …
and gender equality. A growing body of research has elucidated adolescent girls' menstrual …
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) insecurity will exacerbate the toll of COVID-19 on women and girls in low-income countries
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is having a significant global impact
on livelihoods, health, and general well-being. This policy brief argues that in low-income …
on livelihoods, health, and general well-being. This policy brief argues that in low-income …
Prevalence and correlates of anemia among adolescents in Nepal: Findings from a nationally representative cross-sectional survey
Anemia is regarded as major public health problem among adolescents in Low and Middle-
Income Countries (LMICs) but there is limited primary data in many countries, including …
Income Countries (LMICs) but there is limited primary data in many countries, including …