Hygiene management of adolescent female students with disabilities in the special schools of Bangladesh

Adolescent females with disabilities encounter difficulties in upholding self-hygiene, sanitation, and menstrual health management on a global scale. This study aims to investigate the hygiene management among female students with disabilities in special schools in Bangladesh. This study has utilized qualitative research methodology, specifically employing in-depth interviews to gather data. A sample group of 32 special educators from various regions of the country were chosen as participants for this study. The study has identified numerous critical factors that are crucial in addressing the overall hygiene management of special schools in Bangladesh including hygiene supplies, infrastructural facilities, hygiene management, staff training, and instructional approaches for students. Furthermore, significant disparities are seen in hygiene management practices when comparing rural and urban schools. These findings indicate areas of improvements in hygiene management and can serve as a guide for stakeholders in refining education policy to promote inclusivity as well as to achieve SDG 6 goals.