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Adolescent Menstrual Health Literacy in Low, Middle and High-Income Countries: A Narrative Review.
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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.
SUBMITTER: Holmes K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7956698 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Adolescent Menstrual Health Literacy in Low, Middle and High-Income Countries: A Narrative Review.
International journal of environmental research and public health 20210225 5
<h4>Background</h4>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).<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</ ...[more]