The study focused on assessing menstrual hygiene management (MHM) practices among schoolgirls in rural Uganda and their impact on health, education, and psychosocial outcomes. It highlighted the importance of comprehensive measurement of various aspects of MHM, such as washing and drying practices, to gain a deeper understanding of how these factors influence girls' well-being.
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This study was the first to assess the prevalence of MHM consistent with the concept definition. Results suggest that when all aspects of menstrual hygiene are considered together, the prevalence is much higher than has previously been reported based on absorbents alone. The work demonstrates an urgent need for improved assessment and reporting of MHM, and for primary research testing the links between menstrual management and health, education and psychosocial consequences.