Menstrual hygiene management in rural schools of Zambia: a descriptive study of knowledge, experiences and challenges faced by schoolgirls

• Main Authors: Joyce Chinyama (Author), Jenala Chipungu (Author), Cheryl Rudd (Author), Mercy Mwale (Author), Lavuun Verstraete (Author), Charity Sikamo (Author), Wilbroad Mutale (Author), Roma Chilengi (Author), Anjali Sharma (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction While in school, girls require an environment that is supportive of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in order to ensure regular school attendance and participation. Little is known about schoolgirls access to and practice of MHM in rural Zambia. This study explores girls'...