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Menstrual hygiene management knowledge, practices, and prevalent restrictions among women of the reproductive age in Bheemdatta Municipality of Sudurpashchim Province Nepal: a mixed-methods study

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Published Online: 2026-06-02

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Pandey, Aaisha

Paudel, Anil

Myia, Salau Din
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Article History

Received: 30 October 2025

Accepted: 27 May 2026

First Online: 2 June 2026

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: This study adhered to the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Central institute of science and technology (CiST) Institutional Review Committee (Ref: 38/2024), and formal permission was also secured from Bheemdatta Municipality. Both written and verbal informed consent were obtained from all participants after the study’s purpose and objectives were explained. Participation was voluntary, and the respondents were informed of their right to withdraw at any point without any consequences. The confidentiality and privacy of all participants were strictly maintained. For respondents under the age of 18, parental consent was obtained, and assent was obtained from those aged 15–18 years.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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