A comparative study of menstrual poverty among urban and rural female learners in government schools of Zambia.

Background: Menstrual poverty remains a significant health problem among female learners in Zambia, particularly due to the lack of access to menstrual products, leading to the use of unsafe alternatives and potential health risks such as reproductive tract infections. To address this pressing issue, this study examined the disparities in knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning menstrual poverty among female learners in both urban and rural government schools within Zambia.

Methods: The study utilized a mixed-method sequential explanatory design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches.