Understanding menstrual factors associated with poor mental health among female secondary school students in Uganda: a cross-sectional analysis

• Main Authors: Titus Ssesanga (Author), Katherine A. Thomas (Author), Kate Andrews Nelson (Author), Evaline Oenen (Author), Catherine Kansiime (Author), Stephen Lagony (Author), Jonathan R. Enomut (Author), Yunia Mayanja (Author), Helen A. Weiss (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background There is growing global concern about poor mental health among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. In particular, adolescent girls face multiple challenges in managing menstruation which can impact both their health and wellbeing. In this study we address an evidence gap on the as...