Socio-cultural implications for women’s menstrual health in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs): a scoping review

Socio-cultural implications for women’s menstrual health in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs): a scoping review

Plain language Summary Globally, menarche is an important developmental milestone for females. Experiences of menarche and subsequent menstruation are embedded in socio-cultural norms and practices which can impact women’s ability to manage menstruation with dignity. This paper reviews social and cu...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Maulingin-Gumbaketi, Sarah Larkins, Maxine Whittaker, Gun Rembeck, Ronny Gunnarsson, Michelle Redman-MacLaren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Menarche
Menstruation
Menstrual health and hygiene
Socio-cultural norms
Practices females
Pacific Island Countries and Territories
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-022-01398-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-022-01398-7

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