Exploring the availability and accessibility of menstrual friendly public toilets (MFPTs) in urban spaces: A global multi-city audit study
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article Mar 2025 ; 12 pages
Aut. Marni Sommer
Ed. Elsevier -
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Abstract:
A total of 181 public toilet audits were analyzed. Areas around Transit hubs had the highest density of toilets, Residential areas were comparatively under resourced, and toilets in Business areas were relatively more “menstrual friendly.” The overall mean score for the MFPT Index was 0.67, ranging between 0.49 and 0.79 across cities. Sub-domain scores of the MFPT Index indicated key aspects for improvement in relation to Accessibility, Structure, Privacy/Safety, General Resources, Cleanliness, and MHH Resources.
There is a significant gap in the provision of MFPTs in urban centers. Further research is needed to understand the extent of challenges related to accessibility, structural amenities, and availability of MHH-related resources, and how they can best be addressed. Our study's findings underscore the need for the prioritization of MFPTs in public spaces to ensure all individuals have equitable access to manage their menstrual cycles.
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latrine, toilet (CI) (DT) (ET) , menstrual hygiene (CI) (DT) (ET) |
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