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Barriers to Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Behavior for Adolescents with Disabilities: Systematic Literature Review Elfiyani, Nur Khotimah; Arinda, Yosi Duwita; Pratomo, Hadi
Indonesian Journal of Disability Studies Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : The Center for Disability Studies and Services Brawijaya University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.ijds.2025.12.2.5

Abstract

The issue of reproductive health among adolescents with disabilities is frequently disregarded, primarily due to the prevailing misconception that they lack sexual desire. This situation gives rise to inadequate reproductive healthcare and education for this vulnerable group. The issue of menstrual health, particularly among adolescents with disabilities, has been the subject of only limited research and attention. The present study set out to examine the obstacles encountered by adolescents with disabilities in dealing with menstruation and to shed light on the prevailing societal misunderstanding that they are not asexual beings. The study thus sought to underscore the necessity for further attention to be given to reproductive health education for people with disabilities. A systematic literature review was conducted using the PRISMA method. A comprehensive database search was conducted on ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, ProQuest, and PubMed to identify studies that met the specified criteria. The search was limited to articles published between 2018 and 2022. The ten articles that met the inclusion criteria for the final review revealed that the obstacles encountered included a paucity of understanding about the severity of menstrual symptoms experienced by adolescents with disabilities, a paucity of information and support from families, and a paucity of knowledge regarding MHM in adolescents with disabilities. There is a need for training on personal hygiene for families and caregivers to better assist adolescents with disabilities in managing menstruation, along with targeted reproductive health education, to improve their overall quality of life.
Co-Authors Adang Bachtiar Ade Iva Murty Ahmad Syafiq ANGGUN RACHMAWATI, ANGGUN Arinda, Yosi Duwita Arriawan, Iwan Arsyi, Miftahul Asri Masitha Arsyati Ayu Khoirotul Umaroh Azraliani, Tasyafiki Bandur, Paskalinda Besral . Budisusilowati, Bernadeth Novita Chalada, Sri Dara, Pundra Darmawan, Roy Dela Riadi Dwijayani, Lidya Eddy Harianto eka rahmawati Elfiyani, Nur Khotimah Elisabet, Belinda Meliana Evi Martha Fadliyah, Hilyatul Fitria, Febby Zuriani Fitrianingrum, Nisaatul Maharanita Friadita, Karina Giang Hoang Ginting, Ina Rahayu Ginting, Jessica Goenawan, Goalbertus Gustanela, Oktrina H Herawati Hanifah, Awalia Harianja, Ristina Rosaulli Hasanah, Indah Jamiatun Hermawan, Lukas C Hilda Amalia Indriyani, Sri Ingan Ukur Tarigan Irawati Ismail, Irawati Irawaty, Dian Kristiani Karina Samaria Labetubun, Julia Christy Latipatul Ashor, Fitri Maharanita, Nisaatul Maman Saputra, Maman Maryam Said Maulida, Fathia Maya Lova, Shelly Meilani, Dwi Mona Lisa Mona Lisa, Mona Mudiyah, Siti Muhtar, Manendra Mukaromah, Yayu Mukti, Ghifari Andini Mulyana, Ela Munih, Munih Mustikawati, Intan Silviana Novianita, Shelvi Nurhanifah Nurhanifah Octavia, Syally Nadya Paradillah, Indri prastika, cindy Pratiwi, Riri Amanda Puspitasari, Dewi Ayu Putri, Safitri Widayanti Rachmadiah, Yudith Ramdani, Famelasari Fitria Risgiantini, Sylviasari Rita Damayanti Ronaldo, Ronaldo Rosta Rosalina Rungreangkulkij, Somporn Rusman, Kharisma Nurul Fazrianti Sabarinah Prasetyo Sabarinah Sabarinah, Sabarinah Sakti, Dea Allan Karunia Selvianita, Devi Setiadi, Muhammad David Siti Jumhati Sri Utami Sulastri, Nur Eulis Trini Sudiarti Ukik Kusuma Kurniawan Ulfah, Ita Ainy Wahyuni, Rizki Dhahifa Wahyuni, Rizky Dhahifa Wati, Risa Laras Winny Kirana Hasanah Wulandary, Weny Yasin, Suziana Mat Yulia, Rizki