Essays about: "menstrual cups"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words menstrual cups.

  1. 1. Period product preferences – a cup half full? A study of Swedish high school students’ choice of menstrual products with a focus on sustainable, reusable products.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Tea-Maria Munk; [2023]
    Keywords : Menstrual health management; Sustainability Science; menstrual products; cross-cultural; IBM-WASH; Swedish high-school students; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The most used menstrual products in Sweden are disposable pads and tampons, contributing to plastic pollution and harmful resource use; an environmental impact that could be reduced by using reusable products, such as menstrual cups and reusable pads. This cross-sectional study of high school students in Malmö and Lund researches their menstrual product preferences and the factors that influence these. READ MORE

  3. 2. Menstruation, Menstrual Cups and School Attendance: Evidence from a Randomized Trial in Uganda

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sofia Eklöf; [2019]
    Keywords : Menstruation; modern sanitary protection; menstrual cup; barriers to girls´ schooling; school attendance; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Several organizations claim menstruation and lack of proper sanitary protection to be one reason for lower school attendance in developing countries. These claims are stated to cause lower progression rates to secondary school among girls, and further increase the gender gap in enrollment to higher education. READ MORE

  4. 3. Heme - Improving the Menstrual Disc

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Christina Zhou; [2019]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : For this 15 credits bachelor project in industrial design I focused on menstruation, a biological function that occurs to half of the population. I explored the disposable and reusable period care products on the mar- ket today and how many products an average menstruating person will consume and their environmental impact. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Capability of Cups : A comparative field study in Uganda investigating the impact of menstrual cups on women and girls’ achieved capabilities

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Alice Castensson; [2018]
    Keywords : menstrual hygiene management; capability approach; Amartya Sen; Uganda; Minor Field Study;

    Abstract : Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) has for long been a neglected topic within development research, policy and practice, despite findings recognising how insufficient MHM poses obstacles to women and girls’ well-being and quality of life. Those living in low-resource settings are especially vulnerable to such challenges. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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