Seven Evidences About Menstrual Health Management
Globally, 2.3 billion Adolescent girls’ lack basic sanitation services and in Least Developed Countries only 27 per cent of the population has access to clean sanitary Pads and (WASH) facilities with water and soap at home and schools. Managing their Menstrual periods at school is a major challenge for adolescent girls who lack these basic facilities. The challenge menstruating girls and women face is often less tangible than simply the availability of infrastructure, and is rooted in social norms and beliefs. In many cultures, menstruating girls are considered impure and are systematically excluded from participating in every-day activities, such as education Moreover, the taboos and stigmas attached to menstruation lead to an overall culture of silence around the topic, resulting in limited information on menstruation and menstrual hygiene. Such misinformation can have ramifications on the health and dignity of girls and women. Below I present to you the; Seven Evidences ever