Adolescent menstrual health literacy in low, middle and high-income countries: a narrative review
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Authors
Holmes, Kathryn
Curry, Christina
Sherry
Ferfolja, Tania
Parry, Kelly
Smith, Caroline
Hyman, Mikayla
Armour, Mike
Issue Date
2021-02-25
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Menstrual Health Literacy , Menstrual Health Education , Menstrual Hygiene Management , Menstruation , Dysmenorrhea
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Abstract
Background: Poor menstrual health literacy impacts adolescents’ quality of life and health outcomes across the world. The aim of this systematic review was to identify concerns about menstrual health literacy in low/middle-income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries (HICs). Methods: Relevant social science and medical databases were searched for peer-reviewed papers published from January 2008 to January 2020, leading to the identification of 61 relevant studies. Results: A thematic analysis of the data revealed that LMICs report detrimental impacts on adolescents in relation to menstrual hygiene and cultural issues, while in HICs, issues related to pain management and long-term health outcomes were reported more frequently. Conclusions: In order to improve overall menstrual health literacy in LMICs and HICs, appropriate policies need to be developed, drawing on input from multiple stakeholders to ensure evidence-based and cost-effective practical interventions.
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Citation
Holmes, K., Curry, C., Sherry, Ferfolja, T., Parry, K., Smith, C., Hyman, M., & Armour, M. (2021). Adolescent Menstrual Health Literacy in Low, Middle and High-Income Countries: A Narrative Review. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(5), 2260. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18052260
Publisher
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health