Journal of Health Care Communications Open Access

  • ISSN: 2472-1654
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Gaelle Tannous

Department of Science, Lebanese American University, Lebanon

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Women Reproductive Health and Solving Period Poverty in the MENA Region; the Case of Lebanon
    Author(s): Gaelle Tannous*

    Many women are currently suffering from period poverty due to the inflation that has been observed worldwide. The discussion of period poverty and handling this situation seriously is urgently required as it is and will always be an enduring issue if no action is taken. Period poverty can lead to serious problems, including reproductive health problems that arise from infections due to the lack of hygiene caused by the inability to provide simple period products. This issue was discussed previously by several articles and papers. More details, studies, and solutions that could be done will be elaborated in this policy paper. Moreover, the policy paper will also discuss countries that have already started taking action towards ending period poverty, and some NGO’s and clubs that are working on that issue. Many studies have shown that period poverty has increased and that the leve.. View More»

    DOI: 10.36648/2472-1654.10.1.60

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