Supporting Facilities and Physiotherapists’ Role in Menstruation Management Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The need for accessibility for female adolescents with disabilities to perform menstrual management is still often ignored and a low priority. This can be unfavorable to people with disabilities, especially families and caregivers. The purpose of this study was to analyze the toilet facilities and support from physiotherapists regarding independence of female adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) in practicing menstrual management behavior. The method used was qualitative, using a case study design. Data collection was performed through in-depth interviews and observations. Informants comprised four female adolescents aged 19–21 years, two mothers, and two physiotherapists for adolescents with special needs. This research was conducted at two development clinics in South Jakarta Indonesia from July to September 2021. This research found that people with disabilities, especially female adolescents with CP, still need improvement in area, such as the fulfillment of adequate toilet facilities, widespread access to information related to menstrual management, and the provision of appropriate physiotherapy interventions to improve functional activity abilities. Overall, reinforcing education related to menstrual management for female adolescents with CP in healthcare facilities is highly essential. The provision of toilet facilities that meet the needs of female adolescents with CP to improve hygiene and independence. Furthermore, the role of physiotherapy in fostering independence and overcoming symptoms caused during menstruation can enhance the management of menstrual care in female adolescents with.
Source: Women s Reproductive Health
Institutions: University of Indonesia, Cardiff University
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7134190844