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Table 2 Effect of MSRH intervention on menstrual perception needs scale (MPNS-36) subscales among schoolgirls participating in MSRH pilot study in Mwanza, Tanzania

From: A multifaceted menstrual health intervention to improve psychosocial outcomes and menstrual practices among secondary schoolgirls in Northwest Tanzania: a pilot intervention study

 

Baseline

12-month follow up

*Mean difference

(95% CI)

P value

MPNS subscales

    

N

423

387

  

Mean transport and material needs score (SD)

1.41 (0.99)

2.03 (0.95)

0.52 (0.38–0.66)

< 0.001

N

239

323

  

Mean reuse needs score (SD)

1.61 (1.16)

1.88 (1.16)

0.32 (0.14–0.50)

0.001

N

238

323

  

Mean reuse insecurity score (SD)

1.15 (1.03)

1.14 (1.07)

-0.08 (-0.27–0.11)

0.401

  1. * Intervention effects are adjusted for age of participant, and school attended