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Experiences of menstrual inequity and menstrual health among women and people who menstruate in the Barcelona area (Spain): a qualitative study.

Anna Sofie HolstConstanza Jacques-AviñóAnna BerengueraDiana Pinzón-SanabriaCarme Valls-LlobetJordina Munrós-FeliuCristina Martínez-BuenoTomàs López-JiménezMª Mercedes Vicente-HernándezLaura Medina-Perucha
Published in: Reproductive health (2022)
The impact of menstrual inequity appears to be far-reaching. Multidimensional structural policies should promote agency in individuals and communities to enable opportunities for menstrual education, access to menstrual products, healthcare services and adequate menstrual-management facilities. Health professionals' training is also necessary to improve access to and quality of menstrual healthcare. Policies need to be inclusive of non-binary and trans people, and vulnerable populations.
Keyphrases
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  • risk assessment
  • social media
  • genetic diversity
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • affordable care act