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Post-disaster relief and recovery operations seldom focus on women’s priorities regarding menstrual hygiene.
Mount Sinabung erupted in September 2013, causing the mass evacuation of more than 30,000 people.
Effective menstrual management is essential for the mental and physical well-being of women.
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.