Period shaming behavior among male students in Luang Prabang Province, Lao People's Democratic Republic: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Period shaming is defined as any negative and/or disrespectful behavior in relation to the menstrual cycle and menstruating girls. It is suggested that period shaming may limit girls' potential and ability to fully participate in school and community activities. This study aims to examine the prevalence and factors associated with period shaming among male students in Luang Prabang Province, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). This was a cross-sectional study which was conducted during November 19-27, 2020. This study included 1,232 male students from secondary school grade 9 to 12 in Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR. Informed consent was obtained from the participants, parents/guardians, and teachers prior to data collection. The data was collected by a self-administered questionna

SUBMITTER: Inthaphatha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10325067 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature