Table 7 Self-reported school absence due to menstruation at baseline and endline from four urban and rural schools of Bangladesh, 2018
Indicators | Baseline n (%) | Endline n (%) | Prevalence difference (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Girls who missed school days during last menstrual period due to menstruation (Reported) | N = 404 111 (28) | N = 382 76 (20) | −8 (−13, − 2) |
Number of school days missed during last menstrual period because of menstruation (mean, SD) | N = 404 0.023 (0) | N = 382 0.017 (0) | −0.15 (− 0.31, 0.02) |
Menstruation-related reason for missing school during last menstrual period: | |||
 Menstrual symptoms (cramps, pain) | 74 (67) | 52 (68) | 2 (−6, 9) |
 Do not feel comfortable | 32 (29) | 14 (18) | −11 (−21, 0) |
 Excessive bleeding | 27 (24) | 18 (24) | −1 (− 14, 13) |
 Afraid of visible menstrual leaks | 16 (14) | 9 (12) | −3 (−13, 8) |
 Unavailability of suitable transport during menstruation | 6 (6) | 1 (1) | −5 (−11, 1) |
 No available menstrual materials | 2 (2) | 0 | −2 (−5, 1) |
 School has no menstrual hygiene facilities (no place to change, no water, no soap) | 2 (2) | 3 (4) | 2 (−2, 6) |
Number of regular classes (except exam) missed due to menstruation during the last menstrual period (Mean, SD) | N = 22 3.7 (2.0) | N = 12 2.8 (1.9) | −0.9 (−2.4, 0.5) |
Fellow friends missed school in the last 3 months due to menstruation | N = 382 259 (68) | N = 390 150 (39) | −28 (−34, − 21) |