Unmet Menstrual Hygiene Needs Among Low-Income Women

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Topics Include:
Menstruation (Periods)
Period Poverty
Policy
“Period poverty” happens when someone can’t afford to access menstrual products, clean and sanitary facilities, or accurate information about menstruation. This research project interviewed 183 low-income people about their access to menstrual products and what they do when they cannot afford to buy them.