This study builds on the pilot work of the Irise research group to investigate the impact of menstrual hygiene interventions on East African girls' school attendance, activities of daily living and self-esteem. The trial will be carried out in 40 schools to either intervention or control arms. Schools will receive a menstrual hygiene program, including the distribution of reusable sanitary pads and menstrual health education. The impact of the programme on girls' school attendance will be monitored using the validated Irise questionnaire and school registers. The impact of the programme on activities of daily living during menstruation and self-esteem during menstruation will also be measured using the Irise Questionnaire and explored using focus groups.
Age range
14 Years – 18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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The number of days of school missed per month
Timeframe: Baseline
The number of days of school missed per month
Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months
The number of days of school missed per month
Timeframe: 6 months to 12 months