Mandikudza Tembo, Victoria Simms, Helen A Weiss, Tsitsi Bandason, Nicol Redzo, Leyla Larsson, Ethel Dauya, Tafadzwa Nzanza, Pauline Ishumael, Nancy Gweshe, Rangarirai Nyamwanza, Precious Ndlovu, Sarah Bernays, Chido Dziva Chikwari, Constancia Vimbayi Mavodza, Jenny Renju, Suzanna C Francis, Rashida A Ferrand, Constance Mackworth-Young
BACKGROUND: Despite being integral to women's well-being, achieving good menstrual health (MH) remains a challenge. This study examined MH services uptake (including information, analgesics, and a choice of MH products - the menstrual cup and reusable pads) and sustained use of MH products within an integrated sexual and reproductive health intervention for young people in Zimbabwe. METHODS: This mixed-methods study was nested within a cluster randomised trial of integrated sexual and reproductive health services (CHIEDZA) for youth in three provinces (Harare, Mashonaland East, and Bulawayo)...
April 22, 2024: Reproductive Health