Menstrual Health and School Absenteeism among Adolescent Girls in Uganda (MENISCUS): A feasibility study

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Study: ResearchMenstrual Health and School Absenteeism among Adolescent Girls in Uganda (MENISCUS): A feasibility studyPublication year: 
2018
English
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BMC Women's Health
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, and the influence of menstruation on school absenteeism among secondary school students in a peri-urban district of Uganda.
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Authors
Suzanna Francis
1 Publication
Lorna J. Gibson
1 Publication
George Miiro
1 Publication
Saidat Musoke
1 Publication
Jessica Nakiyingi-Miiro
1 Publication
Kevin Nakuya
1 Publication
Juliet Namakula
1 Publication
David A. Ross
1 Publication
Rwamahe Rutakumwa
1 Publication
Belen Torondel
2 Publications
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Menstrual Health and School Absenteeism among Adolescent Girls in Uganda (MENISCUS): A feasibility study
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Publisher
BMC Women's Health
Authors
Francis, Suzanna, Gibson, Lorna J., Miiro, George, Musoke, Saidat, Nakiyingi-Miiro, Jessica, Nakuya, Kevin, Namakula, Juliet, Ross, David A., Rutakumwa, Rwamahe, Torondel, Belen
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Study: Research
Country
Uganda
Region
Eastern Africa
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Keywords
Menstrual hygiene management (MHM)School Health and Nutrition (SHN)
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