The Effects of Menstruation on Girls’ Education in Public Schools: A Case Study of Ibanda District
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2024-08-20
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Uganda Christian University
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This research, on the effects of menstruation on girl’s education in public schools as conducted form Ibanda district, with the aim of investigating how menstruation periods affect girl child education in the locality. This research was driven by three main objectives which were; to examine the effects of menstrual related absenteeism on the academic performance of the girls in public school in ibanda district, to assess the impact of menstrual related stigma on the academic performance of the girls in public schools, and to evaluate the existing support systems and resources available for the girls in public schools during the
menstruation. This researcher employed both the qualitative and quantitative data collection strategies through the interviews and questionnaire application. The respondents were both male and female across different age brackets who showed that the most commonly used types of materials were disposable pads, reusable pads and then only underwear, which are purchased from both market, given at schools, and others made from home by the parents. This menstruation is associated with stigma, sickness, absence from school mention but a few. This research therefore, provides a several strategies and suggestions on how to support the girls during menstruation such as provision of the menstrual products, sensitisation, especially in rural areas to create awareness. Through the uplifting of these menstrual related strategies, the cases of girls dropping out of schools shall be minimised in the long run
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Undergraduate research