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Period poverty: a scoping review

Mayara Cristina de Paula1, Bruna Borlina Monteiro1, Ludmila de Oliveira Ruela1

  • 1Universidade de São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.

Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Period poverty affects vulnerable populations, impacting public health and human rights. Addressing this issue is crucial for menstrual health and gender equality.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Human Rights
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Period poverty is a significant global issue disproportionately affecting individuals in socioeconomic vulnerability.
  • Menstrual health is integral to public health and human rights, yet often lacks adequate attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively map existing evidence on period poverty.
  • To identify diverse perspectives and critical knowledge gaps related to period poverty.
  • To synthesize findings on factors, impacts, management, and coping strategies for period poverty.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic scoping review was conducted in May 2022.
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Conclusions:

  • Period poverty is recognized as a critical public health and human rights concern, particularly for socioeconomically vulnerable groups.
  • Despite global efforts towards menstrual health, period poverty remains underemphasized.
  • Implementing targeted strategies is essential to overcome period poverty, promote menstrual health, and advance gender equality.