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- Title
How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting women's menstrual cycles and quality of life? A view from South Asia.
- Authors
Hashmi, Nida; Ullah, Irfan; Tariq, Syeda Rida; de Filippis, Renato; Orsolini, Laura; Pinto da Costa, Mariana; Virani, Sanya; Pereira-Sanchez, Victor
- Abstract
SUMMARY: The substantial strain that women are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic can affect their menstrual cycle and further impair their quality of life. In low- and middle-income countries, this strain is exacerbated by: cultural taboos and poor education related to menstruation; 'period poverty'; unavailability of menstrual hygiene products; and poor hygiene facilities. We suggest actions that governments, healthcare professionals and individuals can take to address these factors and minimise the psychological impact of COVID-19 on women's physical and mental health.
- Subjects
SOUTH Asia; WOMEN'S cycling; COVID-19 pandemic; FEMININE hygiene products; WOMEN'S mental health; QUALITY of life
- Publication
BJPsych Advances, 2022, Vol 28, Issue 4, p274
- ISSN
2056-4678
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1192/bja.2021.64