Menstrual health: a definition for policy, practice, and research

Menstrual health: a definition for policy, practice, and research

The term “menstrual health” has seen increased use across advocacy, programming, policy, and research, but has lacked a consistent, self-contained definition. As a rapidly growing field of research and practice a comprehensive definition is needed to (1) ensure menstrual health is prioritised as a u...

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Main Authors:	Julie Hennegan, Inga T. Winkler, Chris Bobel, Danielle Keiser, Janie Hampton, Gerda Larsson, Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli, Marina Plesons, Thérèse Mahon
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:	Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters
Subjects:	gender equality health menstrual cycle menstrual health human rights
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/26410397.2021.1911618

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