Connecting Female Genital Schistosomiasis and Menstrual Hygiene Initiatives

Trends Parasitol. 2020 May;36(5):410-412. doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2020.02.007. Epub 2020 Apr 7.

Abstract

Effective future control of female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) requires an integrated and multisectoral approach, bringing together HIV, sexual and reproductive health, and reproductive rights sectors. In this article, an underappreciated but important connection between FGS and menstrual hygiene initiatives in Africa is highlighted.

Keywords: HIV; WASH; menstrual hygiene management; urogenital schistosomiasis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Africa
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Female Urogenital Diseases / complications*
  • Female Urogenital Diseases / diagnosis
  • Female Urogenital Diseases / parasitology*
  • Female Urogenital Diseases / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Hygiene / education
  • Menstruation
  • Menstruation Disturbances / diagnosis
  • Menstruation Disturbances / etiology*
  • Menstruation Disturbances / parasitology*
  • Preventive Health Services / organization & administration
  • Preventive Health Services / standards*
  • Schistosoma haematobium / physiology
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / complications*
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / diagnosis
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / parasitology
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / prevention & control*
  • Urogenital System / parasitology