Improving menstrual health for women and girls in Nepal
Official title: Improving Menstrual Health Among Women and Girls Using Community Engaged Intervention Development in Nepal
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10929522 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping women in Nepal who face health issues during their periods, especially those affected by the harmful tradition of chhaupadi, and it aims to create a supportive solution with the help of local women to improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $153,501 |
| NIH project number | 5K01TW012424-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929522 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women and girls in Nepal who experience menstrual restrictions, particularly those affected by chhaupadi.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Nepal or those not affected by menstrual restrictions may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the health challenges associated with menstruation in Nepal, particularly the harmful practice of chhaupadi, where women are isolated during their menstrual periods. The project involves reviewing existing interventions and co-designing a culturally appropriate solution with local women. Through community engagement, the study will pilot test this intervention to assess its feasibility and impact on health attitudes and behaviors. The research aims to empower women and improve their overall health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved menstrual health and well-being for women and girls in Nepal.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited evidence on effective interventions for chhaupadi, this research aims to build on existing knowledge and adapt successful strategies from similar community-engaged health initiatives.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baumann, Sara Elizabeth — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Baumann, Sara Elizabeth
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.