Table 3 Summary of Challenges
Challenge | Description |
|---|---|
Operational and logistical barriers | Procurement of materials, impassable roads, and unplanned settlement events impacted the project’s timeline. |
Structural permanence | Psychologically, structural permanence imparts value. It is essential to people who menstruate that the Minis are durable and built with materials to withstand wear and tear, which requires a larger financial investment. |
Inadequate disposal options | Spaces that offer disposal options need to consider that people who menstruate will not have peace of mind unless their discarded products are safe from tampering and are destroyed at the disposal site. |
Lack of MH supplies | Not all people who menstruate who visit the Minis have the necessary materials for maintaining their hygiene, and this makes them feel excluded from using the Mini. |
Lack of software solution to complement hardware solution | Sensitization around MH and educational SRH forums for both boys and girls are needed in order to prevent stigmatization and misinformation around MH, STIs, and general hygiene. |