Menstrual Hygiene Management

Countries

Ethiopia - India - Kenya

Research Techniques

Explorative - Qualitative - Behavioural - Journey - In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) - Pairs/Duos

Objective

Understand the menstrual journey of Adolecent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), the role of their ecosytem of influencers (parents, siblings (sisters), teachers and Community Health Workers (CHWs)), what AGYW use, the barriers and what they need

Sample

n=126 qualitative discussions: In-Depth Interviews and Pairs with Adolescent Girls in 3 menarche groups: (1) early post-menarche; (2) post-menarche; and (3) late post-menarche (3+ years after menarche up to 18 years old) n=55 qualitative In-Depth Interviews with influencers including: mothers, sisters, teachers, and Community Healthcare Workers (CHWs)

Notes

Research tools translated + research studies ethically approved

Outputs

All research tools (Screeners, Discussion Guides, Show Cards) 3 word reports with infographics, verbatim and images from fieldwork and qualitative exercises

Outputs we can share

• Key Findings Report India

• Key Findings Report Ethiopia

• FSG report using R2R research

Partners

Funders

Duration

2015