Plastic Additives in Single-Use and Reusable Menstrual Products: Potential Implications for Human Health and the Environment
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5c09064
Abstract: Menstrual products are essential for half of the world’s population during menstruation, but recent studies have found that these products can contain chemicals of concern for human health. The present study detected three classes of… read more here.
Keywords: human health; menstrual products; single use; plastic additives ... See more keywords
Understanding the behavioural drivers of mindful consumption: a study on the use of sustainable menstrual products
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DOI: 10.1108/jibr-01-2023-0029
Abstract: Purpose The adverse environmental impacts of menstrual products are a significant concern because of their widespread use and non-biodegradability. With various global and regional initiatives on sustainability, there is now greater public awareness about environmental… read more here.
Keywords: mindful consumption; use; menstrual products; sustainable menstrual ... See more keywords
Does exposure to different menstrual products affect the vaginal environment?
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DOI: 10.1111/mec.16678
Abstract: The vaginal ecosystem is a key component of women's health. It also represents an ideal system for ecologists to investigate the consequence of perturbations on species diversity and emerging properties between organizational levels. Here, we… read more here.
Keywords: exposure different; vaginal environment; products affect; affect vaginal ... See more keywords
Acceptability of menstrual products interventions for menstrual hygiene management among women and girls in Malawi
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DOI: 10.1186/s12978-020-01045-z
Abstract: Background A key challenge for menstruating girls and women in low-resource countries is the inadequate and unreliable supply of menstrual products. Although development partners are implementing menstrual product interventions to address this challenge in Malawi,… read more here.
Keywords: products interventions; women girls; reusable pads; girls women ... See more keywords
Use and perceptions on reusable and non-reusable menstrual products in Spain: A mixed-methods study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265646
Abstract: Background Menstrual products are necessary goods for women and people who menstruate to manage menstruation. Understanding the use and perceptions of menstrual products is key to promote menstrual equity and menstrual health. This study aimed… read more here.
Keywords: study; mixed methods; menstrual products; non reusable ... See more keywords