'The girl with her period is the one to hang her head' Reflections on menstrual management among schoolgirls in rural Kenya

• Main Authors: Obure Alfredo F (Author), Caruso Bethany A (Author), Winch Peter J (Author), McMahon Shannon A (Author), Ogutu Emily A (Author), Ochari Imelda A (Author), Rheingans Richard D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The onset of menstruation is a landmark event in the life of a young woman. Yet the complications and challenges that can accompany such an event have been understudied, specifically in resource-poor settings. As interventions aim to...