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-11179641 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve the health and well-being of women in Nepal by finding better ways to support them during their menstrual periods, especially by addressing the harmful practice of chhaupadi, and it involves local women in creating solutions that fit their culture.
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) | $54,000 |
| NIH project number | 3K01TW012424-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11179641 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women and girls in Nepal who are affected by menstrual restrictions, particularly those experiencing chhaupadi.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Nepal or those not affected by menstrual restrictions may not 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 interviews and community meetings, the research aims to develop and pilot test an intervention that improves health attitudes and behaviors related to menstruation. The study will gather data on the intervention's feasibility and acceptability to ensure it meets the needs of the community.
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 to the local context.
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.