Investigate the long-term effects of menstrual health

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Sourced from the future-work section and recommendations of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1981 and 2026, spanning 3 journals.

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

• Religious, Social and Economic Factors Hindering the Education of Girls in Northern Nigeria (1981) · Comparative Education · doi

  Further research is needed to explore the specific challenges faced by girls in accessing education in Northern Nigeria. Studies should be conducted to analyze the impact of early marriage and seclusion of women on girls' education. Research should be done to identify effective strategies for addressing the social, economic, and cultural barriers that prevent girls from accessing education.

  generalfuture-work section
  Keywords: further research needed explore specific challenges faced girls
• Knowledge and Attitude Towards Menstrual Hygiene Among Adolescent Girls in Secondary Schools in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria (2026) · International Journal of Public Health and Pharmacology · doi

  Based on the findings of this study, the Rivers State Ministry of Education should establish Health Education as a standalone subject in secondary schools, ensuring comprehensive menstrual health education that addresses knowledge gaps, promotes positive attitudes, and integrates Family Life and Sex Education concepts into the curriculum. REFERENCES Abulfathi, B., Musa, H., & Ahmed, S. (2025). Knowledge and perceptions of menstruation among out-of-school adolescent girls in Maiduguri, Nigeria. African Journal of Reproductive Health, 29(1), 88–97. https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i1.8 Adinma, E. D., & Adinma, J. I. (2020). Menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in Nigeria: A review of current evidence and interventions. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 12(3), 156–165. https://doi.org/10.5897/JPHE2020.1245 Anbesu, E. W., & Asgedom, S. W. (2023). Knowledge of menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Health, 23, 1542. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-1542-4 Bandura, A. (2020). Social cognitive theory: An agentic perspective. Cambridge University Press. Betsu, B. D., Hussen, M. S., & Tadesse, B. T. (2024). School absenteeism during menstruation among adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review. PLOS Global Public Health, 4(2), e0002605. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002605 Chandra-Mouli, V., & Patel, S. V. (2017). Mapping the knowledge and understanding of menarche, menstrual hygiene and menstrual health among adolescent girls in low- and 53 Article DOI: 10.52589/IJPHP-QLJGMORO DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.52589/IJPHP-QLJGMORO International Journal of Public Health and Pharmacology ISSN: 2997-6014 Volume 6, Issue 2, 2026 (pp. 40-56) middle-income https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-017-0293-6 countries.

  generalrecommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: health https menstrual among adolescent girls education knowledge journal public hygiene review menstruation school nigeria
• Awareness and attitude towards menstruation and menstrual hygiene among college students in Ernakulam district, Kerala (2026) · International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health · doi

  Further studies are needed to investigate the long-term effects of menstrual health awareness and attitudes on health outcomes. Research should focus on developing and evaluating interventions aimed at promoting healthy menstrual perceptions and practices. Studies should explore the impact of education and family environment on menstrual health awareness and attitudes in different contexts.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further studies needed investigate long-term effects menstrual health

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