Menstrual blood and ritual beliefs: a qualitative study on menstrual health and hygiene practices among senior high school girls in Volta Region, Ghana

Menstrual blood and ritual beliefs: a qualitative study on menstrual health and hygiene practices among senior high school girls in Volta Region, Ghana

Abstract Background Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) are a global public health priority, particularly for adolescent girls. Improper menstrual hygiene practices are linked to negative health outcomes. This study explored menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent girls in senior high schools in...

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Main Authors: Sitsofe Gbogbo, Israel Wuresah, Wisdom Axame, Priscilla Klutse, Emmanuel Gbogbo, Robert Kokou Dowou, Sarah Odi Mantey, Sarah Abena Yeome Ayitey, Ishmael Boateng, Paramount Eli Nelson, Nuworza Kugbey, Victor Christian Korley Doku, Julie Hennegan, Frank E. Baiden, Fred N. Binka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Menstruation
Hygiene management
Ritual beliefs
Volta Region
Ghana
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-02024-y
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