Assessment of female students' perception on access and utilization of water and sanitation facilities for menstruation management in higher education institutions in Uganda.

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dc.contributor.authorNassozi, Pomlet
dc.contributor.authorKebirungi, Harriet
dc.contributor.authorOpit, Elizabeth
dc.contributor.authorMuweesi, Charles
dc.contributor.authorKaahwa, Taddeo Yuda
dc.contributor.authorSserwadda, Lawrence
dc.contributor.authorKaweesi, Muhamadi
dc.contributor.authorMugenyi, Kuteesa Disan
dc.contributor.authorMutebi, Abubaker
dc.contributor.authorIsabirye, Christopher
dc.contributor.authorTomusange, Robert
dc.contributor.authorKabasiita, Jessica
dc.contributor.authorMuwagga, Anthony Mugagga
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-15T13:33:28Z
dc.date.available2026-06-15T13:33:28Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionResearch article
dc.description.abstractThe main purpose of this study was to assess female students' perception of access and utilization of water and sanitation facilities for menstruation management in HEIs. A qualitative research design was embraced, and it was exploratory while gathering responses from the participating respondents using semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions and observation from course coordinators from six faculties, students guild leadership, and selected university managers who were purposively selected and regarded to be more knowledgeable with university affairs as far as learners' social welfare was concerned. The study found that many students did not have adequate access to water and sanitation facilities for menstruation management. They also lack adequate menstrual hygiene management education and their rights to sanitation and water facilities for menstruation management in terms of the menstrual cycle, the importance of washing body parts, and the issue of stigma during the menstruation period. The study recommended that the Directorate of Gender at the university should review and work very closely with the Department of Estates and Works to improve the maintenance and provision of water and sanitation facilities for menstruation management. KEYWORDS: female students' perception, higher education, menstruation management, utilization of water and sanitation
dc.description.sponsorshipZhejiang Normal University ; Kyambogo University ; Busitema University
dc.identifier.citationNassozi, P., Kebirungi, H., Opit, E., Muweesi, C., Taddeo Kaahwa, Y., Sserwadda, L., Kaweesi, M., Kuteesa Mugenyi, D., Mutebi, A., Isabirye, C., Tomusange, R., Kabasiita, J., & Mugagga Muwagga, A. (2024). Assessment of female students' perception on access and utilization of water and sanitation facilities for menstruation management in higher education institutions in Uganda. Sexuality, Gender & Policy, 7(4), 332–347. https://doi.org/10.1002/sgp2.12109
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.60682/bsdv-3x32
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWiley
dc.relation.ispartofseriesSexuality, Gender & Policy; 7(4), 332–347
dc.titleAssessment of female students' perception on access and utilization of water and sanitation facilities for menstruation management in higher education institutions in Uganda.
dc.typeArticle
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