Acceptability of and experiences with menstrual hygiene cups among adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 in two communities in Lusaka, Zambia: an exploratory study nested in the Yathu Yathu trial
Despite concerns, misconceptions and initial challenges, cups were acceptable among AGYW. Free distribution of cups provides an opportunity to address menstrual health challenges among AGYW. However, as a new product, there is need to increase awareness and provide detailed information on use.
Authors
- Melvin Simuyaba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2135-2435)
- Musonda Simwinga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0684-6897)
- Helen Ayles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4108-2842)
- Kwame Shanaube (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7899-0890)
- Ab Schaap (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5959-526X)
- Chisanga Mwansa
- Sarah Fidler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1676-7583)
- Bernadette Hensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6719-6720)
- Sian Floyd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8615-7601)
- Mwelwa Muleba Phiri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6029-9372)
- Melleh Gondwe
- Lucheka M. Sigande
Institutions
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB)
- NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (GB)
- Zambart (ZM)
- Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2025-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-024-01901-2
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.27
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department for International Development
- Medical Research Council