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

Management of Menstruation present substantial challenges to girls especially in low income settings. Girls dropout of school and the situation contributes to absenteeism. #Hike4GirlsUg https://t.co/zbRFEsWi5s

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True, girls miss school because of periods. But, just handing out pads alone won’t make them come to school. Everyone ignores the cramps - even some women will argue that they are not a thing. But many girls (who have pads) miss school because of them. htt

We're piloting a five-point intervention aimed at reducing school absenteeism among girls in Uganda - our publication detailing the feasibility study can be found here (open access): https://t.co/1sQWK9KJ2z … #EducationDay #menstruationmatters #MHM #Inter

A study in Uganda showed once again how the embarrassment and fear of teasing related to their menstruation combined with the lack of sanitary products and sanitary facilities leeds to school absenteeism. https://t.co/5v8U1tdxbh https://t.co/5v8U1tdxbh

“They should put water and soap in our toilets because most of the time you find when our tap is locked even when you want to clean yourself up you cannot” A study in Uganda showing the importance of addressing menstrual hygiene components in schools. ht

5) Miiro, G., et al. (2018). Menstrual health and school absenteeism among adolescent girls in Uganda (MENISCUS): a feasibility study. BMC Women’s Health, 18(1), 4. https://t.co/2wgiE10Bu8 Open access

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RT @MRCTEG_LSHTM: New TEG authored paper: Menstrual health and school absenteeism among adolescent girls in Uganda (MENISCUS) #MHM #menstru…

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