Menstrual health and school absenteeism among adolescent girls in Uganda (MENISCUS): a feasibility study

Menstrual health and school absenteeism among adolescent girls in Uganda (MENISCUS): a feasibility study

Abstract Background Management of menstruation can present substantial challenges to girls in low-income settings. In preparation for a menstrual hygiene intervention to reduce school absenteeism in Uganda, this study aimed to investigate menstruation management practices, barriers and facilitators,...

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Main Authors: George Miiro, Rwamahe Rutakumwa, Jessica Nakiyingi-Miiro, Kevin Nakuya, Saidat Musoke, Juliet Namakula, Suzanna Francis, Belen Torondel, Lorna J. Gibson, David A. Ross, Helen A. Weiss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Menstrual health
Adolescence
Menstrual knowledge
School girls
School absenteeism
School attendance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-017-0502-z

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