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État de publication: publié
Nom de la revue: Women's Health
Volume: 22
ISBN: 10.1177/17455057261458614
URL: https://ssrn.com/abstract=6466801ou http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6466801
Résumé: Menstrual hygiene management remains a neglected concern in Togo. Neglecting menstrual hygiene directly impacts women's reproductive health and is closely linked to gender equality and empowerment. However, there is limited literature on menstrual hygiene practices and their impact on fertility rates. Our study aims to fill this gap by providing evidence of the existence of a causal impact of self-reported menstrual hygiene management on the fertility rate of Togolese women. Using the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS6) of Togo for 2017, our findings indicate the significance of access to water, hand-washing facilities, and cleaning supplies in improving menstrual hygiene management. Furthermore, we find that socioeconomic factors such as education level, family affluence, etc, influence women's ability to manage their menstrual hygiene. Our study underscores the need for integrating menstrual hygiene into reproductive health policies and addressing key socioeconomic and structural barriers that hinder proper menstrual hygiene management.
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