Social Entrepreneurship Initiatives Addressing Period Poverty: Mapping Strategies and Outcomes

Authors

  • Nor Faiza Mohd Tohit Unit of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (National Defence University of Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Siti Athirah Zafirah Abd Rashid Unit of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (National Defence University of Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Wan Farizatul Shima binti Wan Ahmad Fakuradzi Unit of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (National Defence University of Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Nur Adnin Ahmad Zaidi Unit of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (National Defence University of Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Mainul Haque Unit of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (National Defence University of Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v24i1.78607

Keywords:

Period Poverty, Social Entrepreneurship, Menstrual Hygiene, Affordable Products, Educational Outreach, Community Engagement, Sustainable Solutions, Gender Equity, Literature Gaps, Intervention Strategies.

Abstract

This scoping review explores the landscape of social entrepreneurship initiatives targeting period poverty, a pressing issue affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The evaluation identifies diverse strategies social enterprises employ by systematically mapping existing programs, including producing and distributing affordable menstrual hygiene products, educational outreach on menstrual health, and community engagement initiatives. Through a comprehensive analysis of reported outcomes, this study highlights successful models and challenges entrepreneurs face in this field. Furthermore, it reveals significant gaps in the current literature, suggesting critical areas for future research and intervention. The findings aim to inform practitioners, policymakers, and researchers about effective approaches to combat period poverty. Ultimately, this review seeks to advocate for sustainable solutions that empower individuals and promote gender equity.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 24 No. 01 January’25 Page : 33-50

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Published

2025-01-07

How to Cite

Mohd Tohit , N. F., Abd Rashid , S. A. Z., Wan Ahmad Fakuradzi, W. F. S. binti, Ahmad Zaidi , N. A., & Haque , M. (2025). Social Entrepreneurship Initiatives Addressing Period Poverty: Mapping Strategies and Outcomes. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 24(1), 33–50. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v24i1.78607

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (2025)

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Review Article

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Copyright (c) 2025 Nor Faiza Mohd. Tohit , Siti Athirah Zafirah Abd. Rashid , Wan Farizatul Shima binti Wan Ahmad Fakuradzi, Nur ‘Adnin Ahmad Zaidi , Mainul Haque

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