Examining the Link Between Menstrual Health Awareness and Women's Productivity and School Attendance in a Developing Region: A CSR Impact Assessment

In many developing regions, menstrual health remains a significant public health challenge, often shrouded in social stigma and cultural taboos. This lack of open dialogue and accessible information on proper menstrual hygiene management has profound consequences, disproportionately affecting women and girls. These challenges are directly linked to tangible negative outcomes, including a high rate of absenteeism from school for adolescent girls and reduced productivity for women in the workplace. The cyclical nature of these issues creates a barrier to educational attainment and economic empowerment, thereby hindering broader community development.

Recognizing this, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives have begun to invest in targeted awareness programs and provide access to hygiene products as a means of intervention. However, there is a distinct need to systematically assess the real-world impact of these efforts. This study aims to fulfill that need by rigorously examining the link between increased menstrual health awareness and quantifiable improvements in school attendance and women's productivity. By providing empirical evidence, this CSR impact assessment will offer a clearer understanding of the social and economic returns of such investments, guiding corporations and non-profits toward more effective and sustainable health-related interventions.