Status:
COMPLETED
Does Menstrual Hygiene Matter? Investigating the Impact of a Menstrual Hygiene Program on Ugandan Girls' School Absenteeism
Lead Sponsor:
Irise International
Conditions:
Menstrual Hygiene Management
Eligibility:
FEMALE
14-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study builds on the pilot work of the Irise research group to investigate the impact of menstrual hygiene interventions on East African girls' school attendance, activities of daily living and se...
Detailed Description
Research Aims and Objectives Aims \- To assess the impact of a Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Programme, based around the distribution of reusable pads and delivery of health education in school...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Girls from schools who have not previously been recipients of a menstrual hygiene programme between the ages of 14-18 who have started menstruating.
Exclusion
- Girls who have not started their periods will be excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02243488
Start Date
September 1 2014
End Date
December 1 2015
Last Update
March 16 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Kampala International University
Kasese, Kasese, Uganda