WoMena in the news: COVID-19 stress led to menstrual changes
The New Vision in Kampala, Uganda has reported on the results from WoMena Uganda’s rapid assessment: COVID-19 Impact on Menstruating Girls and Women in Uganda. SEE INFOGRAPHIC
The rapid assessment was conducted in May 2019, surveying girls, women, and men from 6 districts in Uganda on how COVID-19 has impacted their Menstrual Health Management (MHM). The results showed changes in menstrual cycles due to stress, decreased access to MHM products, and increased incidence of GBV, among other findings. READ THE ARTICLE