Integration of a menstrual health intervention in a community-based sexual and reproductive health service for young people in Zimbabwe: a qualitative acceptability study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite being fundamental to the health and well-being of women, menstrual health is often overlooked as a health priority and access to menstrual health education, products, and support is limited. Consequently, many young women are unprepared for menarche and face challenges in accessing menstrual health products and support and in managing menstruation in a healthy and dignified way. In this paper, we examine the acceptability of a comprehensive menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) intervention integrated within a community-based sexual and reproductive health (SRH) service for young people aged 16-24 years in Zimbabwe called CHIEDZA.

Methods

We conducted focus group discussions, that included participatory drawings, with CHIEDZA healthcare service providers (N =

SUBMITTER: Tembo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8966602 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature