Beyond the Cycle: Investigating the Relationship Between Menstrual Hygiene Factors, Family Economic Stability, and Depression Among Adolescent Girls in Uganda—A 24 Month Mixed-Effects Regression Analysis of the Suubi4Her Trial
Findings point to a need for comprehensive MHM programs integrating family economic support, pain management, and mental health. Addressing affordability barriers and menstrual stigma enhances adolescent girls' well-being.
Authors
- Nhial T. Tutlam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9365-1539)
- Flavia Namuwonge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7640-0607)
- Phionah Namatovu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6197-4413)
- Proscovia Nabunya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9088-5839)
- Fred M. Ssewamala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4849-5650)
- Samuel Kizito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2413-0398)
- Vicent Ssentumbwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9094-7124)
- Mary M. McKay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4683-6033)
Institutions
- Washington University in St. Louis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ijwh.s536692
- Primary Topic
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Washington University in St. Louis
- National Institute of Mental Health