The Last Taboo: Menstrual hygiene management in the Pacific

Yasmin Mohamed; Chelsea Huggett; Alison Macintyre; Donna McSkimming; Dani Barrington; Kelly Durrant; Lisa Natoli

The Last Taboo: Menstrual hygiene management in the Pacific

Yasmin Mohamed
, Chelsea Huggett
, Alison Macintyre
, Donna McSkimming
, Dani Barrington
, Kelly Durrant
, Lisa Natoli

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

Key messages
• A formative study in Solomon Islands, Fiji and Papua New Guinea (PNG) found that adolescent girls and women face multiple challenges to managing menstruation effectively and with dignity.
• These challenges interact, and have the potential to negatively influence physical and emotional health, participation at school, work and in the community, and impact on the environment.
• Improving menstrual hygiene requires a comprehensive approach that considers the determinants of menstrual health, with a focus on improving knowledge; challenging harmful norms; maintaining quality water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, including disposal mechanisms; and ensuring sustainable access to good quality, acceptable menstrual hygiene products.

Original language	English
Type	Policy Brief
Publisher	Burnet Institute
Place of Publication	Melbourne, Australia
Publication status	Published - 2018
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Access to Document

https://www.burnet.edu.au/system/asset/file/3291/Policy_Brief_A4_Flyer_DIGITAL.pdf

Emerging Leader Fellowship Program
Barrington, D. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Fellowship

Period poverty a national problem
Barrington, D.
1/01/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Global study highlights menstrual stigma, with conversations key to change, UWA researcher says
Barrington, D.
4/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Improving menstrual experiences: interview on ABC Regional Drive
Barrington, D.
3/05/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media

3 Abstract
2 Conference presentation/ephemera
1 Article
1 Featured article

Improving menstrual health beyond product provision
Barrington, D., 16 Feb 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference presentation/ephemera

Open Access
Improving menstrual health: more than providing pads
Barrington, D., Mar 2022, O&G Magazine, 24, 1.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Featured article

Open Access
A qualitative exploration of menstruation-related restrictive practices in Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea
Mohamed, Y., Durrant, K., Huggett, C., Davis, J., Macintyre, A., Menu, S., Wilson, J. N., Ramosaea, M., Sami, M., Barrington, D. J., McSkimming, D. & Natoli, L., 3 Dec 2018, In: PLoS One. 13, 12, e0208224.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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The Last Taboo: Menstrual hygiene management in the Pacific

Abstract

UN SDGs

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Prizes

Emerging Leader Fellowship Program

Press/Media

Period poverty a national problem

Global study highlights menstrual stigma, with conversations key to change, UWA researcher says

Improving menstrual experiences: interview on ABC Regional Drive

Research output

Improving menstrual health beyond product provision

Improving menstrual health: more than providing pads

A qualitative exploration of menstruation-related restrictive practices in Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea

Cite this