Essays about: "menstrual cup"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 essays containing the words menstrual cup.

  1. 6. Identifying and Addressing the Challenges of Mainstreaming the Menstrual Cup in Uganda

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Mathilde Hagander; Sara Velin; [2017]
    Keywords : Menstrual Cup; Developing Context; Developing Countries; Uganda; Menstrual Hygiene Management; Demand; Availability; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Menstruation is a normal body function and a sign of reproductive health. Although it is a fundamental human right for girls and women to have the ability to properly manage their menstruation, it is a long-neglected issue in low-income countries. READ MORE

  3. 7. Menstrual cups - a sustainable way to achieve economic benefits in Kenya : How to empower women in a society with only small measures

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

    Author : Cajsa Baars; Josefine Tapper; [2017]
    Keywords : Menstrual cup; menstrual cups; Kenya; Nairobi; economic benefits; sustainable; sustainability; menstruation; period; women; society; menskopp; menskoppar; Kenya; Nairobi; ekonomisk lönsamhet; hållbarhet; hållbar; mens; menstruation; kvinnor; samhälle;

    Abstract : This bachelor thesis is based on a field study conducted in Nairobi, Kenya, and intends to elucidate the systematic crimes against humanity that the inability to handle menstruation properly causes every day. Women who live under poor circumstances and lack access to basic needs, such as sanitary facilities and running water are the ones who suffer the most. READ MORE

  4. 8. HOW MENSTRUAL PRODUCT USERS DIFFER - a logistic regression model

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Johanna Helldén; [2016]
    Keywords : menstrual cup; menstrual pad; tampon; menstruation; cross validation; logistic regression; statistical modelling; Multinomial logistic regression; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : The two most popular menstrual products, tampon and menstrual pads are challenged by a product that is on the rise; the menstrual cup. How do the menstrual cup users differ from the other users? Do menstrual cup users have a more positive feeling towards menstruation? The results from a survey about menstruation that collected over 3000 answers are used to answer this. READ MORE

  5. 9. A cup of freedom? : A study of the menstrual cup's impact on girls' capabilities

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Joanna Sundqvist; [2015]
    Keywords : menstrual hygiene; menstrual cups; capability approach; girls education;

    Abstract : Managing menstrual hygiene is a problem for many women around the world, especially in developing countries. The lack of access to sanitary products, clean water, knowledge and other necessary resources leads to taboos and health implications, as well as have negative impacts on girls’ education. READ MORE

  6. 10. Red Resurrection : The Challenges Faced by Scandinavian Vendors when Marketing the Menstrual Cup

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Emily Coe-Björsell; Linn Jansson; [2015]
    Keywords : diffusion of innovations; rate of adoption; marketing; menstrual cup; stigmatization; menstruation; information; learning;

    Abstract : It is argued in this thesis that the stigmatization of menstruation and the atypical product features of the menstrual cup constitute a unique marketing challenge for vendors of the menstrual cup. The purpose of this study is therefore to investigate these issues and the ways in which Scandinavian vendors approach them. READ MORE