Systematic review of menstrual health and hygiene in Nepal employing a social ecological model.

ABSTRACT: Menstrual health and hygiene are a major public health and social issues in Nepal. Due to inadequate infrastructure to provide education, healthcare, and communication as well as religious teachings, women and girls are excluded from participation in many activities of daily living and community activities during menstruation. Evidence based research addressing menstrual health and hygiene in Nepal is scares. The objective of this paper is to review the current state of knowledge on menstrual health and hygiene in Nepal through a socio-ecological perspective. This systematic review identifies knowledge gaps and targets for future research and interventions. Studies from Nepal that examined factors contributing to menstrual health and hygiene were identified through searches across six data

SUBMITTER: Sharma A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9245245 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature