Menstruation: Breaking the Curse Myth

By Emmanuel Nyatsikor

Adaklu Kodzobi (V/R), June 21, GNA - During a statement made on Friday, Miss Linda Ahinma Effisah, who is a nursing student at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), emphasized that menstruation should neither be considered as a curse nor as an illness.

She mentioned that it is a normal and wholesome physiological occurrence in the lives of all women.

She recommended that teenage girls should ignore the many rumors and misunderstandings surrounding the topic.

Miss Effisah made this comment when first-year nursing students from UHAS contributed more than a hundred sanitary pads to teenage girls at the Adaklu Kodzobi District Assembly Basic School within the Adaklu district.

She observed that they were motivated by the difficult situation faced by adolescent girls unable to purchase sanitary products. As a result, they joined forces to establish a non-profit organization called "Nurses for Dignity" aimed at helping these young women.

Miss Effisah mentioned that this initiative aims to teach them how to handle their menstrual cycle safely and with confidence, emphasizing that "maintaining proper menstrual hygiene is crucial."

She pointed out that certain girls still relied on sanitary pads and cloths during their periods, describing this as an unhygienic habit.

She mentioned that this might lead to cervical cancer since these products were frequently not cleaned adequately prior to being reused.

Miss Effisah cautioned the girls to ensure they washed their hands with soap prior to using pads, emphasizing, "Our hands harbor many germs, so make sure you clean them thoroughly to avoid infection."

She also urged them to use cotton pants during their menstruation period.

Mrs. Effisah appealed to religious organizations, philanthropists, and non-governmental groups to assist in providing essential items for girls, particularly those attending school.

Mr. Charles Kugbeadzor, the principal of the school, expressed his gratitude to the students for assisting the girls and mentioned that this act would enhance their confidence.

The students showed the correct method of wearing the pads to the girls.

An equivalent contribution was made at Kodzobi Ando District Assembly Basic School.

GNA

Edited by Maxwell Awumah / Christian Akorlie

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