Systematic review of the effectiveness of menstrual health interventions in low- and middle-income countries in the East Asia and Pacific region.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the context of rapidly expanding policy and practice, this systematic review collates and appraises evidence for the effectiveness of menstrual health interventions in the East Asia and Pacific region.

Methods

Structured searches were undertaken in 7 databases and Google Scholar. Grey literature was identified through searching and survey of stakeholders. Quantitative evaluations were eligible. We audited the interventions and outcomes assessed in current evidence, undertook risk of bias assessment, and narrative synthesis of findings. The review protocol was registered prior to searching (PROSPERO: 343613).

Findings

Eighteen studies were eligible; categorised according to the requirements for menstrual health they addressed. Information and education in

SUBMITTER: Head A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10794107 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature