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.
How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting women's menstrual cycles and quality of life? A view from South Asia / Hashmi, N.; Ullah, I.; Tariq, S. R.; De Filippis, R.; Orsolini, L.; Pinto Da Costa, M.; Virani, S.; Pereira-Sanchez, V.. - In: BJPSYCH ADVANCES. - ISSN 2056-4678. - 28:4(2022), pp. 274-277. [10.1192/bja.2021.64]
How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting women's menstrual cycles and quality of life? A view from South Asia
Orsolini L.;
2022-01-01
Abstract
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.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
