No More Absence: Abuja NGO works to improve menstrual health for schoolgirls
The article underscores the significance of improving menstrual health for schoolgirls to combat absenteeism and enhance educational performance, as demonstrated by the initiatives of an Abuja-based NGO in Nigeria.
Do Menstrual hygiene management interventions improve education and psychosocial outcomes for women and girls in low and middle income countries? A systematic Review
Journal Article
The systematic review on menstrual hygiene management interventions in low and middle income countries found that while there were moderate improvements in school attendance with varied sanitary product interventions, the results were not always statistically significant.
Personal Hygiene
The blog emphasizes the significance of personal hygiene in maintaining good health and well-being. It underscores the importance of education and awareness in promoting proper hygiene practices to prevent illnesses and infections.
Supporting Menstrual Health and Hygiene to Improve Women and Girls wellbeing
The article underscores the importance of supporting menstrual health and hygiene to enhance the overall well-being of women and girls. By providing education, resources, and access to menstrual products, organizations can empower women and girls to manage their menstruation with dignity and confidence
Child’s play: Harnessing play and curiosity motives to improve child handwashing in a humanitarian setting
Journal Article
The study explores a novel approach to promoting handwashing with soap (HWWS) among children in humanitarian settings, specifically targeting the motives of play and curiosity. The intervention involves distributing specially designed soap bars with embedded toys to incentivize children to wash their hands.
SLU Study: Menstrual Hygiene Needs Unmet for Low-Income St. Louis Women
The article describes a study that concluded many low-income women in St. Louis struggle to afford menstrual hygiene products, especially because of high tax rates on these products, ultimately impacting their health and daily lives.
Managing Menstruation with dignity
The article discusses how advocacy efforts in schools, particularly at Zilukha Middle Secondary School in Thimphu, Bhutan, have helped destigmatize menstruation and create a supportive environment for adolescent girls managing their menstrual health.
Menstrual Health and Hygiene
The World Bank has published a brief on menstrual health and hygiene, highlighting the importance of addressing menstrual hygiene management (MHM) as a critical component of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs.
Introduction to personal hygiene
Technical Guide
The PDF file discusses the significance of personal hygiene in maintaining health and well-being. It emphasizes the importance of practices such as handwashing to prevent the spread of germs and diseases.