Menstruation and the cycle of poverty: A cluster Quasi- Randomised control trial of sanitary pad and puberty education provision on Uganda

The study conducted in rural Uganda aimed to assess the impact of providing reusable sanitary pads and puberty education on girls' school attendance and psychosocial wellbeing. The cluster quasi-randomised controlled trial allocated schools to different conditions, including the provision of sanitary pads, puberty education, or a combination of both.
Author(s): Catherine D, Maryalice W, Linda S, Paul M
Published: 2016
Language: English
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Results of the trial support the hypothesised positive impact of providing sanitary pads or puberty education for girls’ school attendance in a developing country context. Findings must be interpreted with caution in light of poor participant retention, intervention fidelity, and the attendance measures used.