The Management of GDM Patients by Telemedicine in Covid-19 Pandemic Situation in Bangladesh

Akter, Dr. Mir Rabaya; Khatun, Sufia; Mirza, Tayeeba Tanjin; Rahman, Mohammad Tariqur; Khatun, Rabea

doi:10.36347/sjams.2022.v10i02.016

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“…The study reveals that 59.6% of the adolescent schoolgirl respondents had a high level of knowledge about menstruation and more than two-thirds (75.1%) had positive perceptions. It is difficult to compare our study’s results with those of previous studies as the knowledge and perception measurements are not the same (Alam et al , 2017; Akter et al , 2019). However, in their study conducted in Ghana, Ameade and Garti (2016) find that adolescent girls’ knowledge level was 57.3%, which is almost the same as the result in the current study.…”

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“…However, the effects of religion may have been influenced by the different cultural settings. Some studies (Mathenge and Midigo, 2020) fail to find an association between religion and menstrual hygiene practices, but others find that religion is strongly associated with menstrual hygiene practices (Bhusal, 2020; Ameade and Garti, 2016) and knowledge (Akter et al , 2019). Furthermore, a study conducted in India claims that religion is an important issue affecting menstrual practices and taboos (Thakur et al , 2014).…”

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Menstrual knowledge and perceptions of schoolgirls in Bangladesh: do socio-economic factors really matter?

Parvin

Takashino

Islam³

et al. 2021

IJHRH

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Purpose This study aims to explore whether socio-economic factors determine the level of menstrual knowledge and perceptions of schoolgirls in Bangladesh. The aim of this study is to understand how knowledge and perceptions vary with variations in the different socio-economic factors in a schoolgirl’s life such as place of residence, religion, age, grade, parents’ education, parents’ occupation, family income and even family size. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from four schools (two in urban areas and two in rural areas). A total of 450 schoolgirls from grades V–X were interviewed to examine how knowledge and perceptions varied with different socio-economic aspects. Multiple logistic regression models were used to measure the associations between various socio-economic variables and perceptions of and knowledge about menstruation. Findings Respondents from urban areas were 4.75 times more likely and those 14–16 years old were two times more likely to report higher levels of knowledge about menstruation compared to their counterparts. Based on the father’s occupation, respondents whose father was engaged in a professional occupation were 1.983 times more likely to have a higher level of knowledge on menstruation compared to those whose fathers were in an unskilled profession. Similarly, the odds of positive perceptions on menstruation were 1.456 and 1.987 times higher, respectively, among respondents living in urban areas and those 14–16 years old, compared to their counterparts. Originality/value This study provides evidence that different socio-economic and even demographic factors are important in the development of menstrual knowledge and perceptions. Policy formulation and development actions related to adolescent girls’ physical and reproductive health development need to consider these factors in Bangladesh and in other developing countries, where poor knowledge and perception related to menstruation are hindering girls’ mental and physical development. This is expected that better knowledge and perception will facilitate girls’ right to have better health and social lives.

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Menstrual knowledge and perceptions of schoolgirls in Bangladesh: do socio-economic factors really matter?

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Takashino

Islam³

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“…Menstrual-associated shame, embarrassment, stigma, and school absenteeism are well documented in the literature, however, the experiences of pubescents and the contributions of the home and school authorities to this menace among school-going pubescents are yet to be explored. Menstruation is a landmark in the process of growth and maturation and prepares adolescent girls for reproductive functions and motherhood [ 1 ], yet it is froth with biological, physical, social, and psychological challenges. The onset of mensuration (menarche) marks the period of biological and social transition from childhood to adulthood [ 2 ], hence menstruation and menstrual hygiene management (MHM) are issues that every adolescent girl of reproductive age faces in her life [ 3 ] irrespective of race, colour, place of residence or socio-cultural affiliation.…”

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“…Inadequate MHM practices contribute to 40% of school absences among menstruating girls in Bangladesh and menstruation is still regarded as something unclean or dirty since the issue of menstruation is rarely mentioned publicly, due to cultural taboos [ 14 ]. Other countries like Pakistan [ 15 ], Indonesia [ 1 ], Ghana [ 9 ], and Guinea [ 16 ] shared evidence of poor menstrual facilities, menstrual-associated depression, poor disposal facilities, and menstrual taboos respectively, resulting in school absenteeism.…”

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Menstruation behaviour influencer model: a grounded theory of menstrual experiences of shame, embarrassment, stigma and absenteeism among pubescent girls in semi-urban and rural secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria

Ubochi,

Chinweuba,

Iheanacho

et al. 2023

Pan Afr Med J

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Introduction severally, studies had identified menstrual-associated shame, embarrassment, stigma, and absenteeism among pubescents in school with resultant challenges on their bio psycho-social functioning. However, what is not clear is the contribution of the home and school to the experiences. The objectives of the study were to explore the experiences with menstruation and menstrual hygiene management; explore the experiences with menstrual-associated shame, embarrassment, stigma, and absenteeism among participants; explore the bio-psycho-social issues associated with the experiences; understand the meaning of the experiences and propose a mid-range theory that explains the influences on pubescents´ menstrual behaviours. Methods constructivist grounded theory design was used to explore the experiences of 20 purposively recruited pubescents from rural and semi-urban secondary schools. In-depth Interviews, focused group discussions, key informant interviews, and observations were employed to collect data until data saturation. Open and focused coding was conducted to identify emerging themes and sub-themes. These themes were returned to participants and literature for verification. Results four (4) categories and eleven (11) sub-categories emerged from the data and formed four (4) themes that influence pubescents´ menstrual behaviour. They include: 1) individuals´ bio-physiological status, knowledge of menstrual health and menstrual characteristics; 2) regimenting school through strict rule enforcement, punishment/motivation, forced participation, and compliance; 3) scheduling academic activities/examination, sporting and other extra curricula activities; and 4) providing menstrual support by individual and institutional efforts to pubescents. Based on the relationship with other themes, the menstrual behaviour influencer model was proposed. Conclusion menstrual influencers require the interaction between menstrual support and menstrual enablers by institutions for positive menstrual behavior. Failure to achieve this balance will lead to menstrual-associated shame, embarrassment, stigma, absenteeism, and school drop-out.

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The Management of GDM Patients by Telemedicine in Covid-19 Pandemic Situation in Bangladesh

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Menstrual knowledge and perceptions of schoolgirls in Bangladesh: do socio-economic factors really matter?

Menstrual knowledge and perceptions of schoolgirls in Bangladesh: do socio-economic factors really matter?

Menstruation behaviour influencer model: a grounded theory of menstrual experiences of shame, embarrassment, stigma and absenteeism among pubescent girls in semi-urban and rural secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria

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