Keeping African girls in school with better sanitary care
For young girls in developing countries, not knowing how to manage their periods can hinder access to education.
For young girls in developing countries, not knowing how to manage their periods can hinder access to education.
The UK is one of the richest countries in the world.
Background: Poor menstrual knowledge and access to sanitary products have been proposed as barriers to menstrual health and school attendance. In response, interventions targeting these needs have seen increasing implementation in public and private sectors.
This pilot research study on the impact of menstrual hygiene on girls in school is primarily aimed at the Ministry of Education and Sports and the National Sanitation Working Group.
This issue of the journal Waterlines looks at experiences of menstrual hygiene management in schools in a number of countries.