Attention to menstrual hygiene management in schools: An analysis of education policy documents in low- and middle-income countries |
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| Institution: | 1. International Centre for Evidence in Disability (ICED), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WCE 7HT, UK;2. World Vision Vanuatu, Rue Artoi M/S, P.O Box 247, Port Vila, Vanuatu;3. Vanuatu Society for People with Disability, PO Box 373, Port Vila, Vanuatu;4. Melbourne School of Population Health, University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie St, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia;5. Vanuatu National Statistics Office, Port Vila, Vanuatu;1. Allan Gray Centre for Leadership Ethics, Philosophy Department, Rhodes University, PO Box 94, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa;2. Community Engagement Division, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa;3. Critical Studies in Sexualities and Reproduction, Psychology Department, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa |
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| Abstract: | Recent decades have seen a push for gender parity in education in low resource countries. Attention is shifting to how school environments hinder the achievement of gender equality. One effort, primarily led by the water, sanitation and hygiene sector, includes a focus on the needs of menstruating girls. This policy review aims to understand how the education sector is addressing menstruation management. We conducted an analysis of select education policy documents in 21 countries, including a frequency count and narrative analysis of relevant keywords. Findings suggest that existing national education policies inadequately provide for sufficient water and sanitation facilities or other menstruation-related improvements needed in schools. More recently developed WASH in schools policies present examples of potential approaches for education stakeholders to better address girls’ menstrual needs in school through policy and program responses. |
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| Keywords: | Educational policy Gender Menstruation Water and sanitation |
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