A mixed-methods study measuring the effectiveness of a menstrual health intervention on menstrual health knowledge, perceptions and practices among young women in Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

While integral to women's physical and mental well-being, achieving good menstrual health (MH) remains a challenge for many women. This study investigated the effectiveness of a comprehensive MH intervention on menstrual knowledge, perceptions and practices among women aged 16-24 years in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Design

A mixed-methods prospective cohort study with pre-post evaluation of an MH intervention.

Setting

Two intervention clusters in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Participants

Overall, 303 female participants were recruited, of whom 189 (62.4%) were seen at midline (median follow-up 7.0; IQR 5.8-7.7 months) and 184 (60.7%) were seen at endline (median follow-up 12.4; IQR 11.9-13.8 months). Cohort follow-up was greatly affected by COVID-19 pandemic and associat

SUBMITTER: Tembo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10008401 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature