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Period poverty is a global phenomenon needing our society's awareness and attention. Learn more from the linked articles below.

Menstruating while homeless: navigating access to products, spaces, and servicesPeople experiencing homelessness (PEH) in the United States face substantial challenges related to menstruation, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Limited access to period products, heightened stigma, and gynecological challenges contribute to ...

Menstrual hygiene management practices and associated factors among primary school girls in Gakenke district, RwandaMenstruating girls encounter persistent social, cultural, and religious restrictions, alongside inadequate facilities at home and school, hindering effective menstrual hygiene management (MHM). In rural Rwanda, limited awareness and preparedness ...

The homeless period: a qualitative evidence synthesis - PubMedWomen experiencing homelessness are marginalized not only through their housing status but also through their access and ability to manage their menstrual health. Currently, there are no existing published reviews exploring this topic. This study aimed to begin closing that gap, by systematically re …

Experiences of homeless women in accessing health care in community-based settings: a qualitative systematic review - PubMedThe review identified that homeless women's experiences when accessing health care in community-based settings, particularly in the US, have been poor and have negatively affected their desire to access health care in the future. The synthesized findings illustrate clear indicators for use of cultur …

Period Poverty In Illinois: Community-Driven SolutionsThis lack of access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, education or waste management is referred to as period poverty, or menstrual poverty.

Period Poverty: A Neglected Public Health IssuePeriod poverty is a global community health dilemma that has long been overlooked. This condition is described as having insufficient access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation facilities. Briefly, period poverty means that millions of ...

Menstruation and homelessness: Challenges faced living in shelters and on the street in New York CityA growing literature attests to menstrual management difficulties of girls, women and other people who menstruate. Largely ignored are the menstruatio…

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