Understanding how menstrual hygiene affects school performance and mental health in girls in Uganda
Examining the impact of menstrual hygiene management on academic achievement and mental health outcomes among school-going adolescent girls in Uganda
This study looks at how managing menstrual hygiene affects the school success and mental health of teenage girls in Uganda, aiming to understand the challenges they face and how better hygiene practices can help them do better in school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11076564 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how menstrual hygiene management influences the academic success and mental well-being of adolescent girls attending school in Uganda. By examining the challenges these girls face related to menstrual hygiene, the study aims to identify the connections between proper hygiene practices and their educational outcomes. The research will involve surveys and interviews with students to gather data on their experiences and perceptions. The findings could help inform policies and programs aimed at improving menstrual hygiene management in schools.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are school-going adolescent girls in Uganda who experience challenges related to menstrual hygiene.
Not a fit: Patients who are not school-going or who do not face menstrual hygiene challenges may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved educational outcomes and mental health support for adolescent girls by enhancing menstrual hygiene practices.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving menstrual hygiene management can positively impact educational outcomes and mental health in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ssewamala, Fred M — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Ssewamala, Fred M
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 below.