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Findings from the study include:
- Girls in Kiribati lack knowledge about menstruation and reproductive health as they transition into adolescence and adulthood.
- Poor water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) contributes to girls being unable to manage their menstruation in Kiribati schools.
- It is often considered taboo for men and boys to talk about menstruation or interact with menstruating girls and women.