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Menstrual discomfort is the primary reason for school absenteeism among girls in Ghana, surpassing issues of sanitary pad access and inadequate sanitation.
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Teachers and parents often attribute absenteeism to a lack of sanitary pads, while the study finds this perspective insufficient to explain the issue.
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The Ghanaian government's free sanitary pad initiative addresses only part of the problem, as it does not consider broader biological and infrastructural factors.
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The study employs a mixed-methods approach, gathering data from over 1,300 adolescent girls and engaging with teachers and parents for comprehensive insights.
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Findings suggest a need for an integrated approach to tackle period-related absenteeism, focusing on menstrual discomfort and supportive school environments.
