BACkGROUND Girls in many low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) enter puberty with
knowledge gaps and misconceptions about menstruation, unprepared to cope with it and …

Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) has gained some attention and several literature
reviews have been published. However, both original papers and reviews tend to focus on …

Background Adolescence in girls has been recognized as a special period marked with the
onset of menarche. Even though menstruation is a natural process, it is associated with …

Background The issue of menstrual hygiene is inadequately acknowledged and has not
received proper attention. Use of sanitary pads and washing the genital area are essential …

Menstrual Hygiene Management in Resource-Poor Countries : Obstetrical & Gynecological
Survey Menstrual Hygiene Management in Resource-Poor Countries : Obstetrical & …

Introduction Menstrual hygiene management can be challenging in low-income settings and
among school-aged girls due to traditional beliefs, lack of knowledge and information on …

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

Background: In the lives of women, puberty is marked by the onset of menarche. From this
stage onwards until menopause, reproductive health and menstrual hygiene are important …

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 …

Adolescent girls should be empowered to acquire the ability to take care of their sexual and
reproductive health. The present study aimed to improve the understanding of the factors …