2018
DOI: 10.1016/s2352-4642(18)30209-8
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Dismantling menstrual taboos to overcome gender inequality

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“…Currently, women also seek information on the internet due to its ease of accessibility, although the information on menstruation that these websites provide is often inaccurate and confusing [ 50 ]. For these reasons, in recent years, several authors have pointed out the need for greater menstrual literacy and have analyzed current educational interventions in this regard, stressing that these websites are having a poor effect in terms of dismantling taboos and menstrual myths [ 21 , 24 , 25 ]. It is therefore considered necessary to continue working on more effective interventions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Currently, women also seek information on the internet due to its ease of accessibility, although the information on menstruation that these websites provide is often inaccurate and confusing [ 50 ]. For these reasons, in recent years, several authors have pointed out the need for greater menstrual literacy and have analyzed current educational interventions in this regard, stressing that these websites are having a poor effect in terms of dismantling taboos and menstrual myths [ 21 , 24 , 25 ]. It is therefore considered necessary to continue working on more effective interventions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, socially, there is still a tendency to conceal menstruation, as reflected in television adverts for menstruation-related products [ 22 ]. Seear [ 23 ] even pointed out that publicizing menstrual issues can make women more vulnerable to stigmatization, and various authors in the same vein highlight the need to implement new educational strategies in this regard [ 24 , 25 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…For girls, puberty begins with thelarche, accelerated growth and the onset of menarche, which marks the beginning of the reproductive phase of a woman's life [2]. Menarche is a natural physiological process and a sign of good physical health, yet despite these many girls, especially in lower-and middle-income countries (LMICs), start their menstruation unprepared for managing their periods and unsure of when and where to seek help [3][4][5][6][7]. Most adolescent girls turn to their mothers or other female confidantes to learn about menstruation, but these female confidantes themselves may be misinformed and uncomfortable in discussing sexuality, reproduction and menstruation [1,[6][7][8].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…This includes increasing recognition that girls, women and all individuals who menstruate have specific menstruation-related needs that often go unmet ( 8 , 9 ), including access to safe toilets with water and disposal ( 7 , 10 ), affordable sanitary products, and accurate menstruation information ( 4 , 9 , 11 ). Furthermore, as explored in numerous studies, many girls report experiencing shame, fear, and anxiety around menstruation ( 1 , 6 , 12 ), and in some contexts girls and women face menstrual restrictions, taboos and discomfort that limit their actions and mobility, and impact their education ( 13 ), health, and work productivity ( 14 , 15 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%