Menstrual health and school absenteeism among adolescent girls in Uganda (MENISCUS): a feasibility study

• Egile Nagusiak: George Miiro (Egilea), Rwamahe Rutakumwa (Egilea), Jessica Nakiyingi-Miiro (Egilea), Kevin Nakuya (Egilea), Saidat Musoke (Egilea), Juliet Namakula (Egilea), Suzanna Francis (Egilea), Belen Torondel (Egilea), Lorna J. Gibson (Egilea), David A. Ross (Egilea), Helen A. Weiss (Egilea)
• Formatua: Liburua
• Argitaratua: BMC, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Management of menstruation can present substantial challenges to girls in low-income settings. In preparation for a menstrual hygiene intervention to reduce school absenteeism in Uganda, this study aimed to investigate menstruation management practices, barriers and facilitators,...