Empowering Women Through Knowledge: A Systematic Review of Literature on Menstrual and Reproductive Health Literacy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reproductive health, including menstrual health, is a critical element of the overall well-being of women. Knowledge of menstrual health increases personal empowerment and self-care. This review explores adult women's knowledge of menstrual and reproductive health.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted across ProQuest, PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL, and AMED, targeting original, peer-reviewed articles published between 2013 and 2023. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols 2020 guidelines, 649 articles were screened. Eighteen cross-sectional studies met the inclusion criteria after critical appraisal using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist for analytical cross-sectional studies.

Results

SUBMITTER: Hansen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12411900 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature